How To Fix FEH_COSTOMIZING001 - Entry in view &1 already exists; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEH_COSTOMIZING - Messages for ECH Customizing

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Entry in view &1 already exists; check your entry

What causes this issue?

The report has found that an entry already exists in view &V1&.

System Response

The entry was not added to the view.

How to fix this error?

You can check the entries in the corresponding Customizing activity.
Customizing for Postprocessing Office:
View /SAPPO/VC_BPROC
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG./SAPPO/VC_CMPNT>Define Software Component
</>
View /SAPPO/VC_BPROC
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG./SAPPO/VC_BPROC>Define Business Process</>
Customizing for Error and Conflict Handler:
View ECHVC_PROCESSES
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG._ECHVC_PROCESSES>Define Business Process
</>
View ECHVC_PP_PROCESS
Customizing Activity <DS:SIMG._ECHVC_PP_PROCESS>Define Business
Processes for Postprocessing Office</>
View FEHVC_PROXY2CMPR
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FEHVC_PROXY2CMPR_1>Assign Caller to a
Business Process</>
If necessary, correct your entries on the selection screen of the report
and execute it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING001 - Entry in view &1 already exists; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING001 indicates that there is an attempt to create an entry in a specific view (usually related to financial or controlling settings) that already exists. This error typically arises when you are trying to add a new entry that duplicates an existing one, which violates the uniqueness constraint of that view.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the specified view.
  Incorrect Data: You may have entered incorrect or incomplete data that leads to a conflict with existing entries.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration settings in the system that are causing the duplication.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration area where you are trying to create the entry.
  Use the appropriate search or filter options to check if the entry already exists in the view specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the entry already exists and it is valid, you may need to modify it instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing entry is incorrect or no longer needed, consider deleting it if it is permissible.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering is correct and does not conflict with existing entries. Double-check for typos or incorrect values.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific view you are working with to understand the requirements and constraints.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries in the view.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using transaction codes like OBY6, OBY7, or others related to financial configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.