How To Fix 67897 - Curr. account statement already exists -> only copy of last one possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 897

• Message text: Curr. account statement already exists -> only copy of last one possible

What causes this issue?

A current account statement already exists, in other words, the latest
account statement covers the period upto yesterday. You can only make a
copy of the last account statement.

How to fix this error?

Generate a copy of the last external account statement.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67897 - Curr. account statement already exists -> only copy of last one possible ?

  The SAP error message "67897 Curr. account statement already exists -> only copy of last one possible" typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with customer or vendor account statements. This error indicates that there is already an existing current account statement for the specified period, and the system does not allow the creation of a new one for the same period.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Statement: The primary cause of this error is that a current account statement for the specified period already exists in the system.
  Duplicate Entry: The system is designed to prevent duplicate entries for account statements to maintain data integrity.
  Timing Issues: If the statement is being generated for a period that has already been closed or finalized, the system may restrict further modifications or additions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Statements: Review the existing account statements for the specified period. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., FBL1N for vendor accounts or FBL5N for customer accounts) and checking if a statement has already been generated.
  Copy Last Statement: If you need to create a new statement, you may have the option to copy the last existing statement instead of creating a new one. This can usually be done through the same transaction where you generate account statements.
  Adjust Date Range: If you need to generate a new statement, consider adjusting the date range to a period that does not have an existing statement.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions on how to handle account statements in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display), or others related to account statements.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify account statements in the system.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration settings may affect how account statements are handled. Consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team if you suspect this might be the case.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your account statements in SAP.