How To Fix EK213 - Main transaction &1 and subtransaction &2 are entered more than once

EK213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Main transaction &1 and subtransaction &2 are entered more than once

What causes this issue?

You tried to save the entries in table TFKIVV (allocation of internal
transactions to transactions), which is maintained in view V_TFKIVV.
The entries are inconsistent because the following condition is not
satisfied:
Each pair consisting of a main transaction and a sub-transaction must
be different.

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?

INCLUDE ISU_KORR OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK213 - Main transaction &1 and subtransaction &2 are entered more than once ?

  The SAP error message EK213 indicates that a main transaction and subtransaction combination has been entered more than once in a document. This typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or invoices, where the system expects unique entries for each combination of main and subtransactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same main transaction and subtransaction combination has been entered multiple times in the same document.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to unintentional duplicates.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the configuration of the system may allow for duplicate entries, but business rules or validations may prevent them from being processed.
  Integration Issues: If data is being imported from another system or module, it may inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Document Entries: Check the document for duplicate entries of the main transaction and subtransaction. Remove or correct any duplicates found.
  Data Validation: Implement