How To Fix CY223 - For columns with the value cat. 4, only this entry can be defined

CY223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CY - Capacity Requirements Planning

• Message number: 223

• Message text: For columns with the value cat. 4, only this entry can be defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CY223 - For columns with the value cat. 4, only this entry can be defined ?

  The SAP error message CY223 typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to define or maintain a master record for a cost element or cost center. The error indicates that for certain categories (specifically category 4, which usually refers to "activity types"), only one entry can be defined for a given combination of characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify an entry in a way that violates the constraints set by the system for category 4 entries. This could happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You may be trying to create a new entry that already exists for the same cost center or activity type.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the cost element or cost center may not allow for multiple entries under category 4.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system interpreting the