Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 174
Message text: Description in language &1 already created
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FH174
- Description in language &1 already created ?The SAP error message FH174, which states "Description in language &1 already created," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a description for a master data record (such as a cost center, profit center, or other financial objects) in a language that already has an existing description.
Cause: The error is triggered because the system detects that a description for the specified language (indicated by &1) already exists in the database for the given master data record. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate entries for the same language.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Descriptions: Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., for cost centers, you might use transaction code KS01 or KS02). Check if a description already exists for the specified language. If it does, you may need to update the existing description instead of trying to create a new one. Modify Existing Description: If you find that a
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