How To Fix FC024 - Copying is not possible due to existing entries in the target co.cde

FC024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Copying is not possible due to existing entries in the target co.cde

What causes this issue?

There are already table entries which have been overwritten by the
selected copy transaction in the target company code.

System Response

The entries which were overwritten by copying are marked with a
"-->" in the proposal list.
The copy transaction cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Limit the number of areas to be copied, or first of all delete the
entries marked in the proposal list from the tables.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC024 - Copying is not possible due to existing entries in the target co.cde ?

  The SAP error message FC024 ("Copying is not possible due to existing entries in the target company code") typically occurs when you are trying to copy a company code or financial data from one company code to another, but the target company code already has existing entries that conflict with the copying process. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the configuration of new company codes or when trying to replicate financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The target company code already has financial entries, master data, or configuration settings that conflict with the data you are trying to copy.
  Inconsistent Settings: The settings or configurations in the target company code may not be compatible with the data being copied.
  Incomplete Setup: The target company code may not be fully set up or may have missing configurations that prevent the copying process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries in the target company code.