How To Fix 62852 - A history record already exists for valid-from date &

62852 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 852

• Message text: A history record already exists for valid-from date &

What causes this issue?

You have a valid-from date in the adjustment history which already
exists for an adjustment history record.

System Response

The system does not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different valid-from date or delete the valid-from date and the
amount, if necessary. To enter another record for this date, you must
change the corresponding amount in the adjustment history, if possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62852 - A history record already exists for valid-from date & ?

  The SAP error message 62852, which states "A history record already exists for valid-from date &," typically occurs in the context of maintaining master data, such as in the areas of HR (Human Resources) or other modules where historical records are kept.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to create or modify a record (like an infotype record in HR) with a "valid-from" date that already has an existing record. SAP maintains historical data for various entities, and each record must have a unique valid-from date. If you try to enter a new record with a valid-from date that overlaps with an existing record, SAP will prevent this to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Review the existing records for the relevant infotype or data object. You can do this by using transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain