How To Fix K0146 - Entry already exists in group &: & - &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Entry already exists in group &: & - &

What causes this issue?

The given value already exists in another node or the intervals
overlap.
&NOTE&
You can also enter a node that appears in other groups. If this node or
a node beneath it in the hierarchy contain single values, the SAP
System checks whether these values already exist in the current group.
When you add a node from another group, the SAP System writes over the
single values beneath it.

System Response

The SAP System rejects the entry

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.
Check the hierarchy and decide which node is to be assigned the single
values.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K0146 - Entry already exists in group &: & - & ?

  The SAP error message K0146 ("Entry already exists in group &: & - &") typically occurs in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders when you are trying to create or modify a master record (like a cost center or internal order) that already exists in the specified group. This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for the specified object in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the specified group. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new cost center or internal order with an ID that is already in use.
  There was a previous attempt to create the same entry that was not properly deleted or rolled back.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Grouping: The entry might be associated with a different group than intended, leading to confusion about whether it already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (Display Cost Center) or KO03 (Display Internal Order) to check if the entry you are trying to create already exists.
  Search for the entry using the relevant identifiers (like cost center number or internal order number).
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry: 
  
  If the entry already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing entry is no longer needed, you may delete it (if your business process allows for it).
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: 
  
  Ensure that the identifiers you are using for new entries are unique and do not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review your organization's documentation or SAP notes related to cost center or internal order creation to ensure compliance with naming conventions and group assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP's support portal for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing cost centers and internal orders, such as:
  
  KS01 (Create Cost Center)
  KO01 (Create Internal Order)
  KS02 (Change Cost Center)
  KO02 (Change Internal Order)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the relevant groups.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the K0146 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.