How To Fix KM035 - Ledger & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Ledger & already exists

What causes this issue?

The ledger already exists.

System Response

No generating has taken place.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the ledger or delete the selected ledger using
the configuration functions. You should only delete a ledger if you are
sure that it is not already used somewhere.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM035 - Ledger & already exists ?

  The SAP error message KM035, which states "Ledger & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new ledger in the SAP system, but a ledger with the same name or identifier already exists in the system. This can happen in various modules, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Ledger Name: The most common cause is that the ledger you are trying to create has the same name or identifier as an existing ledger.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the uniqueness of the ledger due to incorrect settings.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not cleaned up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Ledgers: Before creating a new ledger, check the existing ledgers in the system to ensure that the one you are trying to create does not already exist. You