How To Fix KH593 - Report & already exists

KH593 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KH - CO-PA Reporting

• Message number: 593

• Message text: Report & already exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a report which already exists. Note that this report
was not created using the Report Painter.

System Response

The report exists already.

How to fix this error?

Choose another report name. If you wish to change the report, do this
under the Report Writer menu.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KH593 - Report & already exists ?

  The SAP error message KH593 ("Report & already exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you are trying to create or save a report that has the same name as an existing report. This can happen in various reporting transactions, such as when working with report painter or report writer.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a new report with a name that is already in use. SAP does not allow duplicate report names to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Reports: 
  
  Before creating a new report, check the list of existing reports to see if the report name you want to use is already taken. You can do this by navigating to the report area and searching for the report name.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name: 
  
  If the report name is already in use, consider using