How To Fix K/037 - Do not enter the same target field more than once: &-&

K/037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Do not enter the same target field more than once: &-&

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K/037 - Do not enter the same target field more than once: &-& ?

  The SAP error message K/037, which states "Do not enter the same target field more than once: &-&," typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to allocate costs or create a distribution. This error indicates that you have attempted to assign the same target field (such as a cost center or internal order) multiple times in a single transaction or allocation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected duplicate entries for the same target field in your allocation or distribution. For example, if you are trying to allocate costs to multiple cost centers and you accidentally enter the same cost center more than once, SAP will trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Your Entries: Go back to the transaction where you encountered the error and check the target fields you have entered. Look for any