How To Fix J3478 - Condition item with the same key fields exists

J3478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Condition item with the same key fields exists

What causes this issue?

A condition type &V3& with the same header date, position date, and
item level already exists for bank account &V1& of bank area &V2&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3478 - Condition item with the same key fields exists ?

  The SAP error message J3478, which states "Condition item with the same key fields exists," typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in sales documents, purchase orders, or other related transactions. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a condition record that already exists with the same key fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Condition Records: You are trying to create a new condition record that has the same key fields (e.g., condition type, pricing date, etc.) as an existing record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry that leads to the creation of a duplicate condition.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for pricing conditions may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the J3478 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change