How To Fix CMS_SEC015 - Securities account &1 of depository &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SEC - CMS Securities Add-on

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Securities account &1 of depository &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SEC015 - Securities account &1 of depository &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SEC015 indicates that there is an attempt to create a securities account that already exists in the specified depository. This error typically arises in the context of managing securities accounts within the SAP system, particularly in the SAP Financial Services module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new securities account in a depository where an account with the same identifier already exists.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system due to incorrect data entry or a misunderstanding of the existing accounts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS_SEC015 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Accounts:
  
  Verify if the securities account you are trying to create already exists in the specified depository. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that lists securities accounts.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Account Identifier:
  
  If the account already exists and you need to create a new one, consider using a