How To Fix KEN_01209 - Physical object &1 created as a copy of &2 (class &3)

KEN_01209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KEN_01 - Messages Created on Frontend PCs

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Physical object &1 created as a copy of &2 (class &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KEN_01209 - Physical object &1 created as a copy of &2 (class &3) ?

  The SAP error message KEN_01209 indicates that a physical object (such as a cost center, internal order, or other master data) has been created as a copy of another object. This message typically arises in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or modify a master data object.
  
  Cause:
  The error message KEN_01209 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new object that is intended to be a copy of an existing object.
  The system recognizes that the new object is being created as a duplicate of an existing object, which may not be allowed based on the configuration or business rules in your SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Creation: Ensure that you are not unintentionally trying to create a duplicate object. If you meant to create a new object, verify that you are not using the copy function incorrectly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: