How To Fix 5G821 - PGL entry already exists. Input is not allowed!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 821

• Message text: PGL entry already exists. Input is not allowed!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G821 - PGL entry already exists. Input is not allowed! ?

  The SAP error message 5G821 with the description "PGL entry already exists. Input is not allowed!" typically occurs in the context of the SAP General Ledger (G/L) accounting module, particularly when dealing with Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts or when trying to create or modify entries in the Profit Center Accounting (PCA) or similar areas.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You are trying to create or modify a PGL (Profit and Loss) entry that already exists in the system. The system prevents duplicate entries to maintain data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the creation of new entries under certain conditions.
  Data Consistency: The system may have detected inconsistencies in the data that prevent the entry from being processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries:
  
  Verify if the PGL entry you are trying to create already exists. You can do