How To Fix FE027 - Fin.statement item & has already been assigned assets, liabilities, etc.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Fin.statement item & has already been assigned assets, liabilities, etc.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE027 - Fin.statement item & has already been assigned assets, liabilities, etc. ?

  The SAP error message FE027 indicates that a financial statement item (such as an asset, liability, or equity item) has already been assigned to another financial statement item. This typically occurs during the configuration of financial statement versions in SAP, particularly when trying to assign or reassign items in the financial statement structure.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The financial statement item you are trying to assign is already linked to another item in the financial statement version.
  Configuration Error: There may be an error in the configuration of the financial statement version, where the same item is mistakenly assigned multiple times.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity in the financial statement version, leading to conflicts in assignments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Go to the financial statement version configuration (Transaction code: OB58).
  Review the assignments for the financial statement item in question to see where it is already assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find that the item is assigned to another financial statement item, you will need to decide whether to remove it from the existing assignment or to keep it as is, depending on your reporting requirements.
  If you choose to remove it, ensure that you do not disrupt the overall financial statement structure.
  
  
  
  Reassign the Item:
  
  After removing the duplicate assignment, you can then proceed to assign the financial statement item to the desired location.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial statement version configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the financial statement version to ensure that it is functioning correctly and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB58: Financial Statement Version Configuration
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to financial statement versions and error messages.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to financial statement versions in SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in financial accounting within SAP.