How To Fix 5W231 - Assignment already exists

5W231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Assignment already exists

What causes this issue?

You cannot effect the assignment because it already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W231 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W231, which states "Assignment already exists," typically occurs in the context of assignments in various SAP modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Project System (PS). This error indicates that there is an attempt to create an assignment (e.g., assigning a cost center, internal order, or project) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause is that the assignment you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly deleted or modified.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as incorrect parameters or identifiers that lead to the system recognizing the assignment as a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings in the system may lead to unexpected behavior, causing the system to incorrectly identify existing assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Assignments: Before creating a new assignment, check the existing