How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST042 - Dictionary object already exists with name &1

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Dictionary object already exists with name &1

What causes this issue?

Several tables and structures were created during table installation for
the general ledger. These receive the same name as the totals table
except that the final "T" is replaced by a different ending.

System Response

The system does not create the tables since the name &V1& already
exists.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different name for the totals table.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_LEDGER_CUST042 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST042 indicates that there is an attempt to create a dictionary object (such as a table, view, or other database object) that already exists in the system with the specified name. This typically occurs during the configuration of the General Ledger (G/L) or when trying to create a new ledger in the Financial Accounting module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Object: The most common cause is that the dictionary object you are trying to create already exists in the database. This can happen if the object was created previously, either manually or through a transport request.
  Transport Issues: If you are importing a transport request that includes the creation of this object, and it already exists in the target system, this error can occur.
  Naming Conflicts: There may be naming conflicts if multiple configurations or developments are trying to use the same name for different objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Objects: Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary)