How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA024 - Active version for group already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Active version for group already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA024 - Active version for group already exists ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA024 indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate a version for a group in the Financial Consolidation module, but an active version for that group already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing financial data and consolidations where multiple versions of data can be maintained.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Activation: You are trying to activate a version for a group that already has an active version. This can happen if the activation process is attempted multiple times without deactivating the existing version.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the current active version properly.
  User Error: The user may not be aware that an active version already exists and is attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report