How To Fix KH022 - Entry & is already contained in Table &

KH022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Entry & is already contained in Table &

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert a table entry, however it already exists.

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?

Inform your system administrator, giving details of the status
('System'), the table name, and the entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH022 - Entry & is already contained in Table & ?

  The SAP error message KH022 ("Entry & is already contained in Table &") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or product costing when you are trying to create or modify a record that already exists in the specified table. This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate entry, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new entry in a table (such as cost center, internal order, or activity type) that already has an existing entry with the same key or identifier.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing mass uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being uploaded.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, configuration settings may lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing records in the relevant table to ensure