How To Fix CJ_PR_COLL_IND002 - Duplicate group indicator; enter unique value

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ_PR_COLL_IND - Collective Purchase requistion at project level

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Duplicate group indicator; enter unique value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ_PR_COLL_IND002 - Duplicate group indicator; enter unique value ?

  The SAP error message CJ_PR_COLL_IND002: Duplicate group indicator; enter unique value typically occurs in the context of project management, particularly when dealing with project structures and cost planning. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a group indicator that has already been used for another project or cost element, which must be unique within the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the group indicator you are trying to enter already exists in the system for another project or cost element.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of project structures or cost planning settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Group Indicators: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and check the existing group indicators to see if the one you are trying to use is already in use.
  You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up the relevant database tables (e.g., table PRPS for project definitions) to find existing entries.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Group Indicator: 
  
  If you find that the group indicator is indeed a duplicate, you will need to select a different, unique group indicator for your project or cost element.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If you suspect that the issue is due to configuration, review the settings in the project management module to ensure that the group indicators are set up correctly and that there are no constraints allowing duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates were introduced during data migration, you may need to clean up the data to ensure that all group indicators are unique.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing group indicators and project structures.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ01 (Create Work Breakdown Structure), and CJ02 (Change Work Breakdown Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify project structures, as sometimes restrictions can lead to unexpected errors.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CJ_PR_COLL_IND002 error and successfully manage your project indicators in SAP.