How To Fix LCM_COMMON028 - Date with type &1 already exists

LCM_COMMON028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_COMMON - Messages for Legal Content Management

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Date with type &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_COMMON028 - Date with type &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message LCM_COMMON028 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a record with a date that already exists in the system for the specified type. This typically occurs in scenarios involving date management, such as in logistics, project management, or other modules where date entries are critical.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new entry (e.g., a delivery, project milestone, etc.) with a date that is already associated with another entry of the same type.
  The system enforces a uniqueness constraint on the date field for that specific type, preventing duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Review the existing records for the specific type you are trying to create or update. Look for entries that have the same date.
  Use transaction codes or reports relevant to the module you are working in to find these records.
  
  
  
  Modify the