How To Fix IT005 - Text already exists in language &

IT005 - Overview

• 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&.

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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