How To Fix F8112 - Account symbol & already exists

F8112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F8 -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Account symbol & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F8112 - Account symbol & already exists ?

  The SAP error message F8112 ("Account symbol & already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an account symbol in the SAP system, and the account symbol you are attempting to use is already in use or has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Symbol: The account symbol you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the account symbol correctly.
  Data Entry Error: A typographical error may have led to the attempt to create a symbol that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Account Symbols: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OBY6 for account symbols) and check the list of existing account symbols to confirm if the symbol you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Symbol: 
  
  If the account symbol already exists, consider using a different symbol