How To Fix KQ148 - Entries already exist for the values entered

KQ148 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 148

• Message text: Entries already exist for the values entered

What causes this issue?

Entries already exist for the values that you entered.
Bear in mind that entries flagged for deletion are also included.

System Response

The system adds only those entries that have not previously been
entered.

How to fix this error?

To prevent incompatability between existing entries and the entries
that you have added, do one of the following:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Delete all entries for the key you entered, and save the data. This
removes the entries flagged for deletion. Then create the entries
again.
Check the relevant entries in Customizing for
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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ148 - Entries already exist for the values entered ?

  The SAP error message KQ148 ("Entries already exist for the values entered") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to create or modify a record that already exists in the system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when entering data for cost centers, internal orders, or profitability segments.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected that the combination of values you are trying to enter already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Attempting to create a new record with the same key as an existing record.
  Trying to post a transaction that conflicts with existing data.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data integrity and consistency, which means it will not allow duplicate entries for certain fields or combinations of fields.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the controlling module may lead