How To Fix TU140 - Date &1 already exists in another entry

TU140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TU - Billing/Scheduling/Budget Billing

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Date &1 already exists in another entry

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to create an entry that has the same date for the
end of the meter reading period as an existing entry. This is not
permitted.

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?

Enter a different date.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TU140 - Details

• The SAP error message TU140, which states "Date &1 already exists in another entry," typically occurs in the context of time management or scheduling within SAP. This error indicates that the date you are trying to enter is already associated with another entry in the system, which can lead to conflicts or inconsistencies in data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing record (such as a time entry, schedule, or other relevant data) that has the same date you are trying to input.
  Data Overlap: The system may be designed to prevent overlapping entries for the same date to maintain data integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not allow for multiple entries on the same date for specific processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries for the date in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant