How To Fix GK208 - &1 &2 was already specified

GK208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1 &2 was already specified

What causes this issue?

You already specified &V1& &V2& in the dialog box for creating units.
If you specify &V2& again, an error occurs.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Change your entry.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK208 - &1 &2 was already specified ?

  The SAP error message GK208 typically indicates that there is a duplicate entry in a configuration or data entry process. The message format usually looks like this: "GK208 &1 &2 was already specified," where &1 and &2 represent specific identifiers or values that are causing the conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected that the same entry (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or any other identifier) has been specified more than once in the same context.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same parameters are being defined multiple times.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter the same data multiple times in a transaction or during data uploads.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries in the relevant transaction or configuration settings to identify and remove any duplicate entries. Ensure that each identifier is unique.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks