How To Fix RECD019 - Condition &1 already exists with valid-from date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Condition &1 already exists with valid-from date &2

What causes this issue?

You are not allowed to assign a condition (here &V1&) the same
<ZK>Valid from</> date (here &V2&) twice.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD019 - Condition &1 already exists with valid-from date &2 ?

  The SAP error message RECD019 indicates that there is a duplicate condition record in the system. Specifically, it means that a condition record with the same key already exists for the specified validity period. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions, discounts, or other condition types in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or change a condition record that has the same key (e.g., condition type, material, customer, etc.) as an existing record, but with a different validity period. The system does not allow overlapping validity periods for the same condition record.
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECD019 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Condition Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK12 (Change Condition) to view existing condition records for the relevant condition type.
  Look for records that match the key you are trying to create or change, and check their validity dates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Validity Dates:
  
  If you find an existing record that overlaps with the validity period you are trying to set, you may need to adjust the validity dates of either the existing record or the new record you are trying to create.
  Ensure that the validity periods do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Old Records:
  
  If the existing condition record is no longer needed, consider deleting it or archiving it if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific condition type you are working with to understand the rules regarding validity periods and duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Logic:
  
  If your organization has custom logic implemented in SAP (e.g., user exits, BAdIs), ensure that there are no custom validations that might be causing this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13: Display Condition Records
  VK12: Change Condition Records
  VK11: Create Condition Records
  
  
  
  Condition Types: Understand the specific condition type you are working with, as different condition types may have different rules regarding validity periods.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify condition records.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RECD019 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.