How To Fix DO199 - Fixed values/limits reappear

DO199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Fixed values/limits reappear

What causes this issue?

Values and limits of a value range must be unique.
One or more of the specified values / value range limits range appear
more than once.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Replace the reoccurrence of these values / value range limits
with unique values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DO199 - Details

• The SAP error message DO199, which states "Fixed values/limits reappear," typically occurs in the context of configuration or data entry in SAP, particularly when dealing with fixed values or limits in certain fields. This error can arise in various modules, such as SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Material Management (MM), where fixed values or limits are set for certain parameters.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually indicates that the system is trying to reintroduce fixed values or limits that have already been defined or that there is a conflict with the existing configuration. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: Attempting to enter a fixed value or limit that already exists in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the relevant module.
  Data Inconsistencies: Issues with the data being entered, such as incorrect formats or values that do not comply with the defined limits.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorization to change or delete existing fixed values