How To Fix KA273 - Line & already exists

KA273 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 273

• Message text: Line & already exists

What causes this issue?

Line &V1& is already defined.

How to fix this error?

To change the entry in line &V1&, select the original line and make
your changes.
To add a new line, choose a line number that differs from the existing
ones.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA273 - Line & already exists ?

  The SAP error message KA273 ("Line & already exists") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other master data entries. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a line item that already exists in the system, which violates the uniqueness constraint for that particular entry.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the line item you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data being entered, leading to a conflict with existing records.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may enforce unique constraints that are being violated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been inadvertently created.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new line item, check the existing entries to ensure that the line you