How To Fix CRM_CODEX013 - Assignment of transaction type &1 / item category already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_CODEX - Messages for Check Reports for Service Data Exchange

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Assignment of transaction type &1 / item category already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_CODEX013 - Assignment of transaction type &1 / item category already exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_CODEX013 indicates that there is an attempt to assign a transaction type to an item category that has already been assigned in the system. This typically occurs in the context of configuring transaction types and item categories in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The primary cause of this error is that the combination of the transaction type and item category you are trying to assign already exists in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate assignments for transaction types and item categories to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same transaction type and item category have been defined multiple times.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, this error can occur due to incorrect data entry or selection in the configuration screen.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP CRM where transaction types and item categories are defined.
  Check the existing assignments for the transaction type and item category in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration path (e.g., SPRO -> Customer Relationship Management -> Basic Functions -> Transaction Management -> Define Transaction Types).
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that the combination already exists, you can either remove the duplicate assignment or modify the existing one as per your requirements.
  
  
  
  Create a New Combination:
  
  If you need a different combination, consider creating a new transaction type or item category that does not conflict with existing assignments.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to transaction types and item categories for additional guidance on proper configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If this configuration is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly set up and that there are no conflicts with other transports.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Types: These are used to define the nature of the transaction in CRM, such as sales orders, service requests, etc.
  
  
  Item Categories: These define the characteristics of items within a transaction, such as whether they are products, services, or other types of items.
  
  
  Configuration Path: The configuration for transaction types and item categories can typically be found under the following path in SPRO: 
  
  SPRO -> Customer Relationship Management -> Basic Functions -> Transaction Management -> Define Transaction Types
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_CODEX013 error and ensure that your transaction types and item categories are correctly configured in SAP CRM.