How To Fix VK20008 - Identification characteristics have already been used (coins. key &1)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VK20 - Messages for Reporting

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Identification characteristics have already been used (coins. key &1)

What causes this issue?

The specified general ledger data for identifying coinsurance shares is
already being used by coinsurance key &V1&. Therefore, the coinsurance
shares can not be uniquely identified.

System Response

The coinsurance key can not be created.

How to fix this error?

Correct the identifying characteristics.

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 VK20008 - Identification characteristics have already been used (coins. key &1) ?

  The SAP error message VK20008 indicates that there is an issue with the identification characteristics in the context of condition records, specifically that the characteristics you are trying to use have already been assigned or utilized in another context or record. This typically occurs in the pricing or condition management area of SAP, particularly when dealing with condition tables, access sequences, or pricing procedures.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Use of Characteristics: The identification characteristics you are trying to assign to a condition record are already in use in another condition record or context.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the condition tables or access sequences that leads to this conflict.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system recognizing the characteristics as already utilized.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Condition Records: Review the existing condition records to see where the characteristics are already being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant condition table and checking the entries.
  Modify Characteristics: If possible, modify the characteristics you are trying to use to ensure they are unique and not already assigned elsewhere.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of your condition tables and access sequences to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no overlaps in the characteristics being used.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing condition records and characteristics.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like VK11 (Create Condition), VK12 (Change Condition), and VK13 (Display Condition) to manage condition records.
  Condition Tables: Familiarize yourself with the condition tables and how they are structured in your SAP system.
  Access Sequences: Understand how access sequences work and how they relate to condition records and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VK20008 error and successfully manage your condition records in SAP.