How To Fix KI301 - Record & already exists in file COKA.

KI301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KI -

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Record & already exists in file COKA.

What causes this issue?

An entry with a different unit of measure already exists in the control
table for the cost element.

How to fix this error?

Check your units of measure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KI301 - Record & already exists in file COKA. ?

  The SAP error message KI301 indicates that there is a duplicate record in the file COKA, which is related to the Controlling (CO) module in SAP. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a record in the COKA table (which stores cost center master data) that already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to insert a record that already exists in the COKA table. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a cost center with an ID that is already in use.
  There is a data import or upload process that is trying to insert records without checking for existing entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the data or issues during data migration can lead to duplicate records.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to create a new record, check the COKA table to see if the record