How To Fix 5C603 - A similair account already exists (No. &1).

5C603 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 603

• Message text: A similair account already exists (No. &1).

What causes this issue?

You have tried to create a PF account that corresponds at least on one
day in the fund and account type with the already existing account
'&V1'.
This is not allowed.

System Response

The action is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Check that your entries are correct. If necessary delimit the existing
account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C603 - A similair account already exists (No. &1). ?

  The SAP error message 5C603 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an account that already exists in the system. The message typically states: "A similar account already exists (No. &1)," where "&1" is a placeholder for the account number that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Creation: The most common cause of this error is that the account number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Account Number: You may have entered an incorrect account number or format that matches an existing account.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be conflicts with existing account numbers.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the creation of accounts with similar characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Accounts: Verify if the account number you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by searching for the account in the relevant