How To Fix RECD281 - Identical account assignment object when using contract object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 281

• Message text: Identical account assignment object when using contract object

What causes this issue?

The calculation of distribution entries results in identical entries.
The reason for this is that contract objects with the same account
assignment object are used for the distribution divided equally.

System Response

It is not possible to perform the change of conditions.

How to fix this error?

Change the distribution object in the condition by assigning the
contract object directly or use another distribution rule.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD281 - Identical account assignment object when using contract object ?

  The SAP error message RECD281, which states "Identical account assignment object," typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a document (like a purchase order or a contract) that has multiple line items with the same account assignment object. This can happen in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with contract objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to assign the same account assignment object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) to multiple line items in a document where this is not allowed.
  The system is configured to prevent the use of identical account assignment objects for different line items in a single document.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RECD281 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Account Assignment Objects: Review the line items in your document to ensure that each line item has a unique account assignment object. If you find duplicates, modify the account assignment for one or