Message type: E = Error
Message class: KW - CO-ABC Activity-Based Costing
Message number: 686
Message text: Source entry is same as target entry
The target entry given is identical to the source entry.
The function cannot be processed.
Enter a new target entry.
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The SAP error message KW686 ("Source entry is same as target entry") typically occurs in the context of transferring or copying data within SAP, particularly in the areas of cost center accounting, internal orders, or similar financial transactions. This error indicates that the system has detected that the source and target entries for a transaction or operation are identical, which is not allowed.
Cause: Identical Source and Target: The most common cause of this error is that the user is attempting to copy or transfer data from one entry to another, but both entries are the same. For example, if you are trying to allocate costs from a cost center to itself, the system will raise this error. Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, this error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the system that lead to unintended identical entries. User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly selected the same entry for both the source
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