How To Fix KE581 - Data record already exists

KE581 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 581

• Message text: Data record already exists

What causes this issue?

This error should not occur.

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?

Contact your system administrator or SAP directly (component
CO-PA-ACT).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE581 - Data record already exists ?

  The SAP error message KE581 ("Data record already exists") typically occurs in the context of CO (Controlling) module transactions, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or profitability analysis. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a record in the database that already exists, which violates the uniqueness constraint of the data being entered.
  Causes of KE581 Error
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is trying to insert a record that already exists in the database. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction that has already been posted.
  There is a duplicate entry in the data being uploaded or entered manually.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: If the data being entered does not match the expected format or if there are inconsistencies in the data, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Batch Input Sessions: If you are using batch input sessions to upload data, the