How To Fix KO713 - Group & already exists (no order group)

KO713 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 713

• Message text: Group & already exists (no order group)

What causes this issue?

There is already a group named &V1&. This group is not an order group,
but contains other objects.

System Response

You must not delete or overwrite group &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Enter a new name for the order group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO713 - Group & already exists (no order group) ?

  The SAP error message KO713 ("Group & already exists (no order group)") typically occurs in the context of controlling and order management within SAP, particularly when dealing with order groups in the Controlling (CO) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an order group that already exists in the system, but the system does not recognize it as a valid order group.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Order Group: The primary cause of this error is that the order group you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the existing order group correctly.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error in the order group name or code can lead to this error if the system is unable to match it with the existing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Order Groups: 
  
  Use transaction code KOT2 or KOT1 to