How To Fix CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT020 - You have assigned duplicated company codes &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT - Message Class for G/L Account Management

• Message number: 020

• Message text: You have assigned duplicated company codes &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT020 - You have assigned duplicated company codes &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT020 indicates that there is a duplication of company codes in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a general ledger account to multiple company codes, but the system has detected that the same company code has been assigned more than once.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignments: The most common cause is that the same company code has been assigned to a general ledger account more than once.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings where company codes are incorrectly set up or duplicated.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Go to the transaction code OBY6 (or the relevant transaction for managing G/L accounts) and check the assignments of company codes to the general ledger accounts. Ensure that each company code is assigned only once.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find duplicate entries, remove the unnecessary assignments to ensure that each company code is uniquely assigned to the general ledger account.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module to ensure that company codes are set up correctly and that there are no duplicates in the configuration.
  Data Validation: If the issue arose from data migration, validate the data to ensure that there are no duplicates before importing it into SAP.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing company codes and general ledger accounts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 for managing company code assignments, FS00 for managing G/L accounts, and OBD2 for managing company code settings.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to company code assignments and G/L accounts.
  Testing: After making changes, test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to the production system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_FAC_MANAGE_GLACCT020 error and ensure that your company codes are correctly assigned without duplication.