How To Fix WW011 - The assignment of & to & already exists


WW011 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

  • Message number: 011

  • Message text: The assignment of & to & already exists

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  • What causes this issue?

    The assignment you have chosen already exists.

    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?

    Create a new, different assignment, or make use of the 'Change'
    function.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW011 - The assignment of & to & already exists ?
    The SAP error message WW011 ("The assignment of & to & already exists") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a duplicate assignment in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when assigning a user to a role, a cost center to a profit center, or any other similar assignment where uniqueness is required.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause is that the assignment you are trying to create already exists in the system. For example, if you are trying to assign a user to a role that they are already assigned to, this error will occur. Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the system believes that the assignment already exists due to inconsistencies in the database. Configuration Errors: Sometimes, configuration settings may lead to unexpected behavior, causing the system to incorrectly identify existing assignments.
    Solution: Check Existing Assignments: Before creating a new assignment, check

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