How To Fix GP713 - The planning record already exists

GP713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 713

• Message text: The planning record already exists

What causes this issue?

The CO interface has been preconfigured so that existing plan records
are not overwritten.
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should be transferred, but this record already exists.

System Response

Data is not updated.

How to fix this error?

Delete the related record in manual planning or set the "Reset and
overwrite" indicator when copying plan data.
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GP713 - The planning record already exists ?

  The SAP error message GP713, 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 way the system is set up to handle planning records.
  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