How To Fix KA760 - Transaction group already exists in description table

KA760 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 760

• Message text: Transaction group already exists in description table

What causes this issue?

The transaction group already exists in the related text table and
cannot be entered there as a new group.

System Response

The old entry in the text table will be replaced.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA760 - Transaction group already exists in description table ?

  The SAP error message KA760, which states "Transaction group already exists in description table," typically occurs in the context of the Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with transaction groups in the context of cost center accounting or internal orders.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to create or modify a transaction group that already exists in the system. The transaction group is a key component in the configuration of various controlling processes, and each group must have a unique identifier. If you try to create a new transaction group with the same identifier as an existing one, SAP will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KA760 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Transaction Groups:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration area in SAP (usually under the Controlling module).
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for transaction groups) to view existing transaction groups.
  Look for the transaction group you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  
  Modify