How To Fix UCF6828 - Activity with the number &2 already exists for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Activity with the number &2 already exists for &1

What causes this issue?

An activity with activity number &V2& already exists for investee unit
&V1&.

System Response

The system terminates processing.

How to fix this error?

Create the activity for a different investee unit or change the
activity of activity number &V2&.

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 UCF6828 - Activity with the number &2 already exists for &1 ?

  The SAP error message UCF6828 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an activity in the system, but an activity with the same number already exists for the specified object. This typically occurs in the context of project management or activity management within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by trying to create a new activity with a number that is already assigned to another activity for the same project or object. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries being created inadvertently.
  Manual entry errors where the same activity number is reused.
  Issues with data migration or import processes that lead to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Activities: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant project or object in SAP and check the list of existing activities. Look for the activity number mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If you find that the activity already exists and is valid, you may need to modify your new entry to use a different activity number.
  If the existing activity is not needed, consider deleting it if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Activity Numbers:
  
  Ensure that when creating new activities, you are using a unique numbering system to avoid conflicts with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for activity creation in your organization to ensure compliance with naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues:
  
  If this error arose during a data migration process, review the migration data for duplicates and correct them before re-importing.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may be using transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or others related to project management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify activities in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UCF6828 error and successfully manage your activities in SAP.