How To Fix GP351 - Distribution key & already exists

GP351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GP - FI-SL and CO planning

• Message number: 351

• Message text: Distribution key & already exists

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a distribution key under a name which already
exists.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP351 - Distribution key & already exists ?

  The SAP error message GP351, which states "Distribution key & already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a distribution key that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the distribution key you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new distribution key with the same identifier as an existing one.
  There was an attempt to import or upload data that includes a distribution key that is already in use.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be conflicts with existing keys.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to attempts to