How To Fix KA278 - Calculation base & already exists


KA278 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 278

  • Message text: Calculation base & already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to create calculation base &V1& which already exists.

    System Response

    No new calculation base is added.

    How to fix this error?

    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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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 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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