How To Fix KM438 - Information exists

KM438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Information exists

What causes this issue?

The system output information messages after checking your entries.

How to fix this error?

Save your entries. Then choose "Messages" to display the messages.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KM438 - Details

• The SAP error message KM438 ("Information exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Management (KM) or Document Management System (DMS). This error indicates that there is already existing information or data that conflicts with the action you are trying to perform, such as creating or modifying a document or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that you are trying to create a new entry (like a document or a folder) that already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data: You may be entering data that conflicts with existing records, such as a duplicate name or identifier.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent the creation of duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Entries: Before creating a new document or entry, search the system to see if the entry already exists. Use the search functionality to look for similar names or identifiers.
  Modify Existing Entry: If the