How To Fix 6X173 - This activity type/clerk combination already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6X - Financial Assets Management rollover messages

• Message number: 173

• Message text: This activity type/clerk combination already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6X173 - This activity type/clerk combination already exists ?

  The SAP error message 6X173 ("This activity type/clerk combination already exists") typically occurs in the context of project management or activity allocation within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or assign an activity type and clerk combination that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the combination of the activity type and clerk (or person responsible) you are trying to enter already exists in the system.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies in reporting and data management.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that restrict the creation of duplicate combinations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Combinations: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and check if the activity type and clerk combination already exists.
  Use transaction codes like CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) or CJI5 (Project Actual/Plan/Variance) to review existing entries.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: 
  
  If the combination already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If you find that there is an unnecessary duplicate, you may delete the existing entry if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or configuration settings to understand the rules governing activity types and clerk combinations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for project management and activity allocation.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify activity types and clerk combinations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to this error message.
  Training: If you frequently encounter this error, consider additional training on SAP project management functionalities to better understand how to manage activity types and clerk assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.