How To Fix FIGLCN_FSS_MSG013 - &1 &2 already exist. Enter another financial statement structure.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIGLCN_FSS_MSG -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: &1 &2 already exist. Enter another financial statement structure.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIGLCN_FSS_MSG013 - &1 &2 already exist. Enter another financial statement structure. ?

  The SAP error message FIGLCN_FSS_MSG013 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a financial statement structure (FSS) that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to define a new financial statement structure with a name or identifier that is already in use.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The financial statement structure you are trying to create has the same name or identifier as an existing one.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a typographical error in the name you are trying to use, leading to confusion with an existing structure.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent duplicate entries for financial statement structures.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Structures: 
  
  Navigate to the transaction code where you are trying to create the financial statement structure (e.g., transaction code OB58 for financial statement versions).
  Look for the existing financial statement structures to confirm if the one you are trying to create already exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Name: 
  
  If you confirm that the structure already exists, choose a different name or identifier for your new financial statement structure.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Structure: 
  
  If you need to make changes to the existing structure, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one. This can often be done through the same transaction code.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial statement structures for additional guidance on naming conventions and best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify financial statement structures in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to financial statement structures include:
  
  OB58: Define Financial Statement Versions
  FSE1: Create Financial Statement Structure
  FSE2: Change Financial Statement Structure
  FSE3: Display Financial Statement Structure
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to financial statement structures that might provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create or modify your financial statement structure in SAP.