How To Fix 6A126 - Data on CEA (BE &1 for &2) already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Data on CEA (BE &1 for &2) already exists

What causes this issue?

A cost efficiency analysis already exists for BE &V1& per &V2&.

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?

Only one cost efficiency analysis may exist for any one date. Choose
another date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6A126 - Data on CEA (BE &1 for &2) already exists ?

  The SAP error message 6A126 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update data in the CEA (Cost Element Accounting) that already exists. The message format typically includes placeholders like &1 and &2, which represent specific identifiers related to the cost element or the transaction.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a cost element that already exists in the system.
  There is an attempt to post a transaction that references a cost element that has already been defined in the CEA.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the specified cost element.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like KA03 (Display Cost Element) to check if the cost element already exists in the system.
  Verify the details of the cost element to ensure that you are not duplicating an existing entry.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If the cost element already exists and you need to make changes, consider using KA02 (Change Cost Element) instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing entry is incorrect or no longer needed, you may delete it using KA04 (Delete Cost Element), but ensure that this action is compliant with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Review Transaction Data:
  
  If the error occurs during a transaction posting, review the transaction data to ensure that it is correctly referencing the intended cost element.
  Check for any inconsistencies in the data being posted.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Cost Element Accounting for additional insights on managing cost elements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights based on system logs or specific configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KA01: Create Cost Element
  KA02: Change Cost Element
  KA03: Display Cost Element
  KA04: Delete Cost Element
  
  
  
  Cost Element Types:
  
  Understand the different types of cost elements (primary and secondary) and their implications in the CEA.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your system configuration aligns with your organization's accounting practices and that there are no conflicting settings that could lead to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a suitable solution.