How To Fix FC151 - Overlap: Account number & already exists

FC151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Overlap: Account number & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC151 - Overlap: Account number & already exists ?

  The SAP error message FC151 "Overlap: Account number & already exists" typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a financial account (such as a G/L account) that overlaps with an existing account in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a new account or when trying to change the account number of an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Numbers: The account number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Account Number Ranges: The account number you are trying to use falls within a range that is already occupied by another account.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of account number ranges in the financial accounting module.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Accounts: Verify if the account number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like FS00