How To Fix IT005 - Text already exists in language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IT - SAPLITX1: Word processing for Plant Maintenance objects

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Text already exists in language &

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a text in language &V1&. A text has already
been entered in this language. You cannot create more than one text for
each language.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-VERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E

How to fix this error?

Delete the second text in language &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IT005 - Text already exists in language & ?

  The SAP error message "IT005 Text already exists in language &" typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a text entry in a specific language for an infotype (in this case, IT005, which is related to "Employment Details") that already has an existing entry in that language. This can happen during data entry or when uploading data via a program or interface.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a text entry for the specified infotype in the selected language. SAP does not allow duplicate entries for the same infotype and language combination.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or BAPIs), the data being uploaded may contain duplicates.
  Incorrect Language Code: Sometimes, the language code being used may not match the expected format or may be incorrect.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the infotype in question (IT005) and check if there is already an entry for the specified language. You can do this by using transaction code PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) and entering the relevant personnel number and infotype.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry: 
  
  If an entry already exists and you need to update it, you can modify the existing text instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entry: 
  
  If the existing entry is not needed, you can delete it before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Data Upload Adjustments: 
  
  If you are uploading data, ensure that your data file does not contain duplicates for the same infotype and language. You may need to preprocess the data to remove duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check Language Code: 
  
  Ensure that the language code you are using is correct and corresponds to the languages configured in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA20: Display HR Master Data
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table structure)
  
  
  
  Infotype Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for IT005 to understand its structure and requirements.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  
  User Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the infotype.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage the text entries for infotype IT005.