How To Fix FDM_AR012 - &1: Dispute case already exists for: &2

FDM_AR012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_AR - Dispute Management (Process Integration)

• Message number: 012

• Message text: &1: Dispute case already exists for: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_AR012 - &1: Dispute case already exists for: &2 ?

  The SAP error message FDM_AR012 indicates that a dispute case already exists for a specific item or document. This error typically arises in the context of Accounts Receivable and Dispute Management within SAP, where users are attempting to create a new dispute case for an item that already has an existing dispute case associated with it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Dispute Case: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an active dispute case for the specified document or item. SAP prevents the creation of multiple dispute cases for the same item to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The document or item reference being used may not be correct, leading to the system identifying an existing dispute case that the user may not be aware of.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior regarding dispute case creation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Dispute Cases: Before attempting