How To Fix FCO_SFIN152 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy and Sequence Number are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_SFIN - FI-CO Simplified Financials

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy and Sequence Number are not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_SFIN152 - Profile/Account &1/&2: Strategy and Sequence Number are not unique ?

  The SAP error message FCO_SFIN152 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of the financial accounting settings, specifically related to the strategy and sequence number for a given profile/account combination. This error typically arises when there are duplicate entries for the same strategy and sequence number in the configuration.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries in the configuration for the same profile/account combination with identical strategy and sequence numbers.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the financial accounting might not have been set up correctly, leading to conflicts in the sequence of operations or strategies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration transaction in SAP (usually in the SPRO transaction).
  Navigate to the section where the financial accounting strategies and sequence numbers are defined.
  Look for the specific profile/account combination mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Review the entries for the specified profile/account combination.
  Identify any duplicate entries for the same strategy and sequence number.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either delete the redundant entries or adjust the sequence numbers to ensure they are unique.
  Make sure that each strategy and sequence number combination is unique for the profile/account.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, test the changes to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  Perform the transaction that triggered the error to confirm that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (to access the configuration settings) or OBY6 (for financial accounting settings) to navigate to the relevant areas.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions based on the version of SAP you are using.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the financial accounting configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.