How To Fix /ACCGO/TSDB279 - Evaluation point is already maintained for this material and plant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/TSDB -

• Message number: 279

• Message text: Evaluation point is already maintained for this material and plant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB279 - Evaluation point is already maintained for this material and plant ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/TSDB279 Evaluation point is already maintained for this material and plant typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with the configuration of evaluation points for materials in a specific plant. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an evaluation point for a material and plant combination that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that an evaluation point for the specified material and plant has already been defined in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate entries for evaluation points to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an attempt to configure an evaluation point without realizing that it has already been set up.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been changes in configuration, it may lead to conflicts with existing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Evaluation Points:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code CKM3 or CKM4) to view existing evaluation points for the material and plant in question.
  Verify if the evaluation point already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the evaluation point already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing evaluation point is no longer needed, you may delete it, but ensure that this action aligns with your business processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or configuration guides related to evaluation points to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CKM3 (Display Material Costing) or CKM4 (Display Costing Variants) to manage evaluation points.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Configuration Settings: Review the configuration settings in the Controlling module to ensure that evaluation points are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.