How To Fix KA191 - Credit & already exists in controlling area &

KA191 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Credit & already exists in controlling area &

What causes this issue?

A credit can only be defined once within each controlling area.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use a different key for your credit.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA191 - Credit & already exists in controlling area & ?

  The SAP error message KA191 ("Credit & already exists in controlling area &") typically occurs in the context of Cost Center Accounting or Internal Orders when you are trying to create or modify a credit assignment that already exists in the specified controlling area. This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry for the credit assignment you are trying to create.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the credit assignment (such as a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects) you are trying to create already exists in the system for the specified controlling area.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data you are entering, such as using the wrong controlling area or credit assignment.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the controlling area or the related master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Verify if the credit assignment you are