How To Fix K/049 - From and "To" values already exist -> maintenance cannot be deactivated

K/049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K/ -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: From and "To" values already exist -> maintenance cannot be deactivated

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K/049 - Details

• The SAP error message K/049 indicates that there is an issue with the maintenance of a cost center or internal order in the controlling (CO) module. Specifically, it means that the "From" and "To" values for a certain period already exist, which prevents the deactivation of maintenance for that cost center or internal order.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Records: The error typically arises when there are existing records in the system for the specified period that conflict with the attempt to deactivate maintenance. This could be due to:
  
  Existing postings or transactions that have been recorded for the cost center or internal order during the specified period.
  The cost center or internal order is still active and has been used in some transactions.
  
  
  
  Period Locking: The period in question may be locked for posting, which can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the K/049 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Transactions:
  
  Review the cost center or