How To Fix KX226 - The representative value &1 for set &2 exists more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KX - EC-EIS/EC-BP: Data basis, data collection

• Message number: 226

• Message text: The representative value &1 for set &2 exists more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KX226 - The representative value &1 for set &2 exists more than once ?

  The SAP error message KX226 indicates that there is a duplicate representative value for a set in the context of cost accounting or controlling. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a set of values (like a cost center or internal order) in a way that violates the uniqueness constraint of representative values.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the representative value you are trying to use already exists in the system for the specified set. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry with a representative value that is already assigned to another entry.
  There was an error in data entry or data migration that resulted in duplicate values.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the controlling module may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in representative values.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (like KSB1 for cost centers or KOB1 for internal orders) and check if the representative value already exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., CSKS for cost centers) to find duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the representative value is indeed duplicated, you will need to either modify the existing entry to use a different representative value or delete the duplicate entry if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the controlling module to ensure that the settings for representative values are correctly defined and do not allow duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing representative values in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items), KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items), and KS01 (Create Cost Center) to manage cost centers and internal orders.
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables like CSKS (Cost Center Master Data) and COEP (CO Object: Line Items) to analyze data related to cost accounting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the KX226 error message in SAP.