How To Fix FB117 - ... Bank master records & & already exist

FB117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB - Batch Programs

• Message number: 117

• Message text: ... Bank master records & & already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FB117 - ... Bank master records & & already exist ?

  The SAP error message FB117 indicates that there is an attempt to create a bank master record that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you try to create a new bank master record with a bank key or bank account number that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The bank master record you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same bank key and bank account number.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the bank key or account number you are trying to enter.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction code FI01 (Create Bank Master Record) or FI02 (Change Bank Master Record) to search for existing bank records using the bank key and account number you are trying to create.
  You can also use transaction