How To Fix DFS_POSITION_COMMON238 - Convention type & already exists for the selected period.

DFS_POSITION_COMMON238 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_POSITION_COMMON - Message Class for Defense Position Common

• Message number: 238

• Message text: Convention type & already exists for the selected period.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_POSITION_COMMON238 - Convention type & already exists for the selected period. ?

  The SAP error message "DFS_POSITION_COMMON238: Convention type & already exists for the selected period" typically occurs in the context of financial or accounting processes, particularly when dealing with conventions or rules that govern how financial transactions are processed.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a convention type (which could refer to a financial rule, policy, or configuration) that already exists for the specified period. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The same convention type has already been defined for the same time frame.
  Incorrect Period Selection: The period you are trying to use may overlap with an existing entry.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing convention types for the specified period. You can do this by navigating to