How To Fix GK851 - Task &2 in dimension &1 already created in task category &3

GK851 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 851

• Message text: Task &2 in dimension &1 already created in task category &3

What causes this issue?

The task &V2& in dimension &V1& has already been created for task
category &V3&.

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?

Either rename your task or delete task &V2& in conjunction with task
category &V3&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK851 - Task &2 in dimension &1 already created in task category &3 ?

  The SAP error message GK851 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a task in a specific dimension within a task category. This error typically arises when you attempt to create a task that already exists in the specified dimension and task category.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Task: You are trying to create a task that already exists in the specified dimension and task category.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the task management settings or the task categories.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity or consistency in the system, leading to the system recognizing the task as already created.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GK851 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Tasks: Verify if the task you are trying to create already exists in the specified dimension and task category. You can do this by navigating to the relevant task