How To Fix DFS_ASSGMT_VAL091 - Entry &1 already exists.

DFS_ASSGMT_VAL091 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_ASSGMT_VAL - Messages used in Assignment Validations

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Entry &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_ASSGMT_VAL091 - Entry &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_ASSGMT_VAL091, which states "Entry &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of data assignments or configurations where a duplicate entry is being attempted. This error can arise in various modules, such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or other areas where data entries are unique and must not be duplicated.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to create or assign a record that already exists in the system. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to create a new assignment for a master data record (like a cost center, profit center, or internal order) that already has an existing assignment.
  Importing data or uploading records where the same key or identifier is being used more than once.
  Manual entry of data where the same entry is mistakenly entered again.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DFS_ASSGMT_VAL091 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or