How To Fix J2536 - &4 (Co.code &1, trans. &2) Entry on the same day already exists


J2536 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: J2 - Message Class for Development Class JBT

  • Message number: 536

  • Message text: &4 (Co.code &1, trans. &2) Entry on the same day already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    Only one entry may be made per day.

    System Response

    The entry can not be processed.

    How to fix this error?

    Please make the necessary changes. It is possible that the entries have
    to be summarized to form one large entry.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


J2536 - Details

  • The SAP error message J2536 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or post a transaction that has already been recorded for the same day in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of financial postings, such as journal entries or other transactional data that is date-sensitive.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a transaction with the same document number, company code, and date has already been posted. Batch Input: If you are using batch input sessions or automated processes, it may inadvertently try to post the same entry multiple times. User Error: A user may have manually entered the same transaction more than once.
    Solution: Check Existing Entries: Verify if the transaction you are trying to post already exists in the system for the specified date. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FB03 for displaying documents). Use Different Document Number:

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