How To Fix UAS017 - Only one of this type can exist per data basis

UAS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UAS -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Only one of this type can exist per data basis

What causes this issue?

Each data basis can contain only one model version, one posting level,
one context, and one link type.

System Response

Type was not created.

How to fix this error?

In order to create a new type, you need to delete the old type first.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UAS017 - Only one of this type can exist per data basis ?

  The SAP error message UAS017 ("Only one of this type can exist per data basis") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an asset master record or a related object that is not allowed because there is already an existing record of that type for the specified data basis.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Asset Master Record: The most common cause is that there is already an asset master record of the same type (e.g., asset class) for the specified data basis (e.g., company code, fiscal year).
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict the creation of multiple records of the same type.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent the creation of duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to check if an asset with