How To Fix JBDVT005 - Transaction &1 was already created in company code &2

JBDVT005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDVT - Messages for Variable Transaction

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Transaction &1 was already created in company code &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDVT005 - Transaction &1 was already created in company code &2 ?

  The SAP error message JBDVT005 indicates that a transaction has already been created for a specific company code. This error typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with journal entries or postings in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create a transaction (like a journal entry) that has already been recorded in the system for the specified company code. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The transaction you are trying to create has already been entered, either by the same user or another user.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that prevent duplicate transactions from being created.
  User Error: The user may not be aware that the transaction has already been posted, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the JBDVT005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Transactions: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or