How To Fix 6D115 - Cost element &1 already exists (2nd entry not possible)

6D115 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6D - Real Estate Messages

• Message number: 115

• Message text: Cost element &1 already exists (2nd entry not possible)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign cost item &v1& more than once.

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 corresponding entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

6D115 - Details

• The SAP error message 6D115 indicates that you are trying to create a cost element that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a second entry for a cost element that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element you are trying to create already exists in the system. Each cost element must have a unique identifier.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as a typo in the cost element number or description.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation of duplicate cost elements.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Cost Elements: Before creating a new cost element, check the existing cost elements in the system to ensure that the one you are trying to create does not already exist. You can do this by navigating to the