How To Fix FDM_MIRROR009 - There is already a similar address (&1) for a non-SAP system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDM_MIRROR - Mirror System Messages

• Message number: 009

• Message text: There is already a similar address (&1) for a non-SAP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDM_MIRROR009 - There is already a similar address (&1) for a non-SAP system ?

  The SAP error message FDM_MIRROR009 indicates that there is already an existing address for a non-SAP system that is similar to the one you are trying to create or modify. This error typically arises in the context of the Financial Data Management (FDM) module, where the system is trying to ensure that there are no duplicate addresses for non-SAP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of an existing address in the system that matches the address you are trying to create or update. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate entries, which could lead to data inconsistencies or confusion in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Addresses:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where you manage non-SAP system addresses.
  Search for the existing addresses to identify the one that is causing the conflict. The error message will provide you with the address identifier (e.g.,