How To Fix /BGLOCS/MC01900 - A category exists with the same code! Enter other code!

/BGLOCS/MC01900 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BGLOCS/MC01 -

• Message number: 900

• Message text: A category exists with the same code! Enter other code!

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/BGLOCS/MC01900 - Details

• The SAP error message /BGLOCS/MC01900 A category exists with the same code! Enter other code! typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a category in the SAP system, and the code you are attempting to use is already in use by another category. This is a common issue in systems where unique identifiers (like category codes) are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Code: The primary cause of this error is that the category code you are trying to enter already exists in the system. SAP requires that each category code be unique to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Entry Error: Sometimes, this error can occur due to a simple typographical error where the user mistakenly enters a code that is already in use.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, there may be configuration settings that enforce stricter uniqueness rules than expected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Categories: Before creating a new category, check the existing categories