How To Fix J3473 - Acct.&2 co.code &3: Condition header with validity date &1 already exists

J3473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 473

• Message text: Acct.&2 co.code &3: Condition header with validity date &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3473 - Acct.&2 co.code &3: Condition header with validity date &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message J3473 indicates that there is a duplicate condition header for a specific account and company code combination, with a validity date that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with condition records in the pricing procedure.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a condition record that has the same validity date as an existing record for the same account and company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You may be trying to enter a condition record that already exists for the specified account and company code with the same validity date.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There might be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to an attempt to create a record that conflicts with existing records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in