How To Fix 62838 - Only allocate entry & & once

62838 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 838

• Message text: Only allocate entry & & once

What causes this issue?

It is possible to define different collateral for a rental agreement.
However, each ID number must be unique.

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?

Delete the entry or change the ID number of the collateral.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62838 - Only allocate entry & & once ?

  The SAP error message "62838 Only allocate entry & & once" typically occurs in the context of allocation or assignment processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings. This error indicates that there is an attempt to allocate or assign a specific entry more than once, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Allocation: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate allocation attempt for a specific entry (e.g., a cost center, profit center, or any other master data).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for multiple allocations of the same entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: The underlying data may have integrity issues, such as incorrect entries or duplicates in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries you are trying to allocate. Ensure that the entry you are attempting to allocate has not already been allocated elsewhere.
  Review Configuration: Check