How To Fix GP705 - The planning record already exists

GP705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 705

• Message text: The planning record already exists

What causes this issue?

The CO interface is parametrized in such a way that you cannot
overwrite planned records that already exist (paramter UPDATE_VALUES =
SPACE). &v1& with key &v2& is to be transferred. However, this record
already exists in table &v3&.

System Response

Data has not been updated.
The planned record is written to the error log.

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?

Delete the corresponding record in manual planning or set the 'Reset
and Overwrite' flag when copying plan data (or the parameter
UPDATE_VALUES with programs that you have written yourself).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP705 - The planning record already exists ?

  The SAP error message GP705, which states "The planning record already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with personnel planning or organizational management. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a planning record (such as a position, job, or employee record) that already exists in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a planning record with the same key (e.g., employee ID, position ID) already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may inadvertently enter data that matches an existing record.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the planning area or the planning process that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, duplicates may have been created during the migration process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new planning record, check the existing records to ensure