How To Fix CE500 - & & already exists

CE500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 500

• Message text: & & already exists

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create a &V1& with the name &V2&. However the CAPP
element &V1& &V2& already exists.

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?

You should choose another name for the CAPP element you want to create.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE500 - & & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "CE500 & & already exists" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or insert a record (such as a cost element, cost center, or other master data) that already exists in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, particularly in Controlling (CO) and Financial Accounting (FI).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a new entry with a key (like a cost element number or cost center number) that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or if there are batch uploads, duplicates may arise if the same data is being uploaded multiple times.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently try to create a record that they believe is new but is actually already present in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new record, check the existing records