How To Fix FICUSTOM085 - The combination of DUNS &1 and DUNS+4 &2 has already been assigned

FICUSTOM085 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 085

• Message text: The combination of DUNS &1 and DUNS+4 &2 has already been assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM085 - The combination of DUNS &1 and DUNS+4 &2 has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM085 indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System) numbers in the system. Specifically, it means that the combination of the DUNS number and the DUNS+4 number you are trying to assign has already been used or assigned to another entity in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The DUNS and DUNS+4 combination you are trying to enter is already associated with another vendor, customer, or entity in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the DUNS or DUNS+4 numbers, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for vendors, KNA1 for customers) to see if the DUNS and DUNS+4 combination