How To Fix MB084 - Key figure & exists already

MB084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MB - Logistics Information Library

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Key figure & exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MB084 - Key figure & exists already ?

  The SAP error message MB084 ("Key figure & exists already") typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when there is an attempt to create or update a key figure that already exists in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the posting of goods movements, inventory adjustments, or when working with material master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Figure: The error indicates that the key figure you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous transaction that created the key figure or an attempt to re-enter data that has already been processed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the same key figure being submitted multiple times.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may allow for the creation of key figures that are not unique,