How To Fix WB2_ASGT085 - Sub-assignment already exists.

WB2_ASGT085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Sub-assignment already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT085 - Sub-assignment already exists. ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT085: Sub-assignment already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to create a sub-assignment for a particular object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that already has an existing sub-assignment. This can happen in various modules, including Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new sub-assignment for an object that already has an existing sub-assignment.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the sub-assignment you are trying to create.
  The system is enforcing data integrity rules to prevent multiple sub-assignments for the same object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Sub-Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for Project System) and check if there is already a sub-assignment for the object you are trying to assign.
  If a sub-assignment exists, you may need to modify or