How To Fix 5Q331 - Two entries exist for constant &1 in period &2 to &3

5Q331 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Q - Error Texts for Public Sector

• Message number: 331

• Message text: Two entries exist for constant &1 in period &2 to &3

What causes this issue?

The constant has not been maintain correctly. Only one record can exist
for the constant at any time.

System Response

The system cannot calculate the child allowance amount. It cannot check
the amounts that have already been calculated.

How to fix this error?

Check the entries <DS:SIMG.OHADOE708>OKKG0</> or
<DS:SIMG.OHADOE710>OKKG1 - OKKG4</>. If necessary, see the
documentation on the Implementation Guide.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Q331 - Two entries exist for constant &1 in period &2 to &3 ?

  The SAP error message 5Q331 indicates that there are two entries for a constant in a specified period, which typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where constants (like cost centers, internal orders, etc.) are used for planning or actual postings.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that there are multiple entries for the same constant in the specified period. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate records in the planning or actual data for the same constant within the specified time frame.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the planning or posting might allow for overlapping entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it might have resulted in duplicate entries.
  Manual Entry Errors: Users might have inadvertently created multiple entries for the same constant.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to