How To Fix EK866 - &1 table already contains data: Only new records are converted

EK866 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 866

• Message text: &1 table already contains data: Only new records are converted

What causes this issue?

While converting the <lb>TEIVV</> table to the <lb>TFKIVV</> table, the
system detected that the latter table already contains data.

System Response

New records are added where necessary.

How to fix this error?

Check the allocations after the conversion has been completed.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK866 - &1 table already contains data: Only new records are converted ?

  The SAP error message EK866 indicates that there is an issue with data conversion in the context of purchasing documents, specifically related to the table that already contains data. The message suggests that the system is trying to convert or update records in a table that already has existing entries, and as a result, it can only process new records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The primary cause of this error is that the target table already contains data, and the system is attempting to insert or convert records that conflict with the existing entries.
  Data Migration or Upload: This error often occurs during data migration or when uploading data into SAP, where the system expects to create new records but finds that the table already has data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that are not aligned with the data being processed, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data: Review the data in the target table