How To Fix K0131 - Name & is assigned twice.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K0 - Error Messages for Central Controlling Routines

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Name & is assigned twice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0131 - Name & is assigned twice. ?

  The SAP error message K0131 ("Name & is assigned twice.") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module settings, particularly when dealing with cost elements, cost centers, or internal orders. This error indicates that a specific name or identifier has been assigned to more than one object, which is not allowed in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same name or identifier has been assigned to multiple cost elements, cost centers, or other objects within the controlling module.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same name is inadvertently used for different entities.
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been bulk uploads, it is possible that duplicates were created during this process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Element) or KS02 (Change Cost Element) to check for duplicates.
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