How To Fix BP889 - A unit costing in currency & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 889

• Message text: A unit costing in currency & already exists

What causes this issue?

You have called the planning transaction with transaction currency &V2&
. However, a unit costing already exists that was created with
transaction currency &V1& .

System Response

Processing of the existing unit costing is not possible.

How to fix this error?

To process the existing unit costing, you must call the planning
transaction with transaction currency &V1& .

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP889 - A unit costing in currency & already exists ?

  The SAP error message BP889 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a business partner (BP) with a unit costing in a specific currency that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of business partner master data management, particularly when dealing with cost estimates or pricing conditions.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The error is primarily caused by trying to create a new entry for a unit costing in a currency that already has an existing entry in the system.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency and integrity, which means it does not allow duplicate records for unit costing in the same currency for a business partner.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating or updating a unit costing, check the existing entries for the business partner in the relevant transaction or table. You can do this by navigating to the business partner master data and reviewing the costing information.
  Modify Existing Entry: If you need to change the unit costing, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one. This can often be done through the same transaction where you encountered the error.
  Delete Duplicate: If there is indeed a duplicate entry that is not needed, you may delete the unnecessary record, but ensure that this action does not affect other processes or data integrity.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific transaction codes and procedures related to business partner management and unit costing.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), and others related to costing and pricing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify business partner data.
  Testing in Development: If you are working in a development or test environment, replicate the issue to understand the underlying cause better before applying changes in production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in business partner management.