How To Fix FAGL_SKF021 - Duplicate entry of an identical line with key figure &1 not permitted

FAGL_SKF021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_SKF - Statistical Key Figures (General Part)

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Duplicate entry of an identical line with key figure &1 not permitted

What causes this issue?

You have created an identical line with key figure &V1 more than once.
This is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the superfluous lines.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FAGL_SKF021 - Details

• The SAP error message FAGL_SKF021 indicates that there is a duplicate entry of an identical line with a specific key figure in the context of Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules, particularly when dealing with line items in a report or during data entry. This error typically arises when the system detects that the same key figure is being entered multiple times in a way that violates the uniqueness constraints defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the same key figure is being entered more than once for the same period, account, or other relevant dimensions.
  Data Upload Issues: If data is being uploaded from an external source (like a flat file or another system), it may contain duplicate records.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce uniqueness for certain key figures, leading to this error when duplicates are detected.
  
  
  Solution:
  
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