How To Fix P05FBN_EN898 - For key &1 an entry exists already in &2 with a begin date in &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P05FBN_EN - Messages for Flexible Benefits (NL)

• Message number: 898

• Message text: For key &1 an entry exists already in &2 with a begin date in &3

What causes this issue?

For benefit area &V1(2)&, absence plan &V1+2(4)& and absence quota group
&V1+6(4)&, an entry exists already in view &V2& with a begin date in
&V3&.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

As the entries cannot be updated automatically, you have to do this
manually. For this, you can use the following link to the corresponding
IMG step Entry Factor Absence Plans (
<DS:SIMG.FBN_NL_PL_40>V_FBN_AFWPL_IND</>).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P05FBN_EN898 - For key &1 an entry exists already in &2 with a begin date in &3 ?

  The SAP error message P05FBN_EN898 indicates that there is a conflict with an existing entry in the system. Specifically, it means that for the key specified (represented by &1), there is already an entry in the specified table (represented by &2) that has a begin date (represented by &3) that overlaps with the new entry you are trying to create or modify.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to create a new record in a table that already has an existing record with the same key and an overlapping date range.
  The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent duplicate entries or overlapping date ranges for certain records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the table specified in the error message. Look for existing entries that match the key and have a begin date that overlaps with the date you are trying to enter.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entries:
  
  If you find an existing entry that conflicts with your new entry, you may need to either modify the existing entry (if applicable) or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Adjust Dates:
  
  If the existing entry is valid and should remain, consider adjusting the begin date of your new entry to avoid the overlap.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for the specific module you are working with to understand the rules regarding date ranges and key uniqueness.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a functional expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the data in the relevant tables.
  Data Model: Understanding the data model and relationships between tables can help you identify why the conflict is occurring.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.