How To Fix FCO_SFIN142 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Sequence Number is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Profile/Account &1/&2: Sequence Number is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN142 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Sequence Number is not unique ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN142 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of the sequence number for a specific profile/account combination in the Financial Accounting (FI) module. This error typically arises when there are duplicate entries for the same sequence number in the configuration settings for financial documents.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Sequence Numbers: There are multiple entries in the configuration for the same account and profile combination that have the same sequence number.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial document types or posting rules may not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates that were not present in the original system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the relevant financial document types or accounts.
  Navigate to the area where sequence numbers are defined (e.g., transaction codes like OBY6, OBY7, or similar).
  Look for the specific profile/account combination mentioned in the error message and check for duplicate sequence numbers.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you will need to remove or correct them to ensure that each sequence number is unique for the specified profile/account combination.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it did not introduce duplicates.
  Clean up any duplicate entries that may have been created during the migration.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by attempting to post a transaction that previously triggered the error to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance and best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OBY6 (for defining document types) and OBY7 (for defining number ranges).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that the sequence numbers are unique and correctly configured, you should be able to resolve the FCO_SFIN142 error and continue with your financial postings.