How To Fix KU358 - Class & & has already been created

KU358 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Class & & has already been created

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KU358 - Details

• The SAP error message KU358 ("Class & & has already been created") typically occurs when you attempt to create a classification class (or a similar object) that already exists in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of classification management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Class Name: The most common cause is that a class with the same name already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered the class name incorrectly or are trying to create a class in a namespace that is already occupied.
  System Configuration: There might be issues with the system configuration or settings that prevent the creation of new classes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Classes: Before creating a new class, check if a class with the same name already exists. You can do this by navigating to the classification transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing classes) and searching for the class.
  Use a Unique Name: If a class with