How To Fix 64466 - The following posting exists: ID number: &1, securities account: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 466

• Message text: The following posting exists: ID number: &1, securities account: &2

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You must first reverse the following posting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64466 - The following posting exists: ID number: &1, securities account: &2 ?

  The SAP error message 64466 typically indicates that there is a conflict or issue with a securities posting in the system. This error occurs when there is an attempt to post a transaction that conflicts with an existing posting for the same ID number and securities account.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There is an existing posting for the specified ID number and securities account that prevents the new posting from being processed.
  The system is trying to create a duplicate entry or modify an entry that is already locked or has been posted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Postings:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or SE16N (Data Browser) to check for existing postings related to the specified ID number and securities account.
  Look for any inconsistencies or duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Identify the Lock:
  
  If the posting is locked, identify the user or process that has locked the entry. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks and release them if necessary.
  
  
  
  Correct the Posting:
  
  If you find that the posting is indeed a duplicate or incorrect, you may need to reverse or adjust the existing posting before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration settings related to securities postings in your SAP system to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FB08 (Reverse Document), and SE16N.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to error message 64466.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the posting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.