How To Fix KZ117 - Entry & already exists

KZ117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KZ - Cost Object Repetitive Mfg / Process Mfg

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Entry & already exists

What causes this issue?

You selected an entry with the line number &V1& for retrieval.
Because the single object in the list is already assigned, you cannot
retrieve it. A single object can only be assigned to a cost object ID
once.

System Response

The system does not recognize the selection of the entry as it is
already in the list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KZ117 - Details

• The SAP error message KZ117 ("Entry & already exists") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules when there is an attempt to create a new entry (such as a cost center, internal order, or other master data) that already exists in the system. This can happen due to duplicate entries being created or an attempt to enter a record with a key that is already in use.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the entry key or identifier you are trying to use.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings may lead to unexpected behavior, causing the system to think an entry already exists.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before