How To Fix FDM_MIRROR005 - Target company code &1 already exists

FDM_MIRROR005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_MIRROR - Mirror System Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Target company code &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_MIRROR005 - Target company code &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FDM_MIRROR005 indicates that there is an attempt to create or mirror a target company code that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial data management or when working with company codes in SAP Financials.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the target company code you are trying to create or mirror already exists in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  An attempt to duplicate an existing company code.
  A previous process that created the company code but did not complete successfully.
  Data migration or integration processes that inadvertently try to create a company code that is already present.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FDM_MIRROR005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Company Codes:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 (or navigate to the appropriate menu) to view the list of existing company codes in your SAP system.
  Verify if the company code you are trying to