Message type: E = Error
Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation
Message number: 278
Message text: Calculation base & already exists
You tried to create calculation base &V1& which already exists.
No new calculation base is added.
To create a new calculation base, enter a different name.
To change the description of calculation base &V1&, choose menu item
"Change description" in the "Edit" menu.
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KA278
- Calculation base & already exists ?The SAP error message KA278 ("Calculation base & already exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a calculation base for a cost estimate or a pricing procedure, and the system detects that a calculation base with the same identifier already exists.
Cause: Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new calculation base with an identifier that is already in use in the system. Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the intended unique identifier for the calculation base. Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database or in the configuration settings that lead to the system believing that the calculation base already exists.
Solution: Check Existing Calculation Bases: Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CK11N for cost estimates) and check if the calculation base you are
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