How To Fix FINB_DMTOT001 - Item &2 of dimension &1 has been entered more than once

FINB_DMTOT001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINB_DMTOT - Data Retention: Total Persistence Messages

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Item &2 of dimension &1 has been entered more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINB_DMTOT001 - Item &2 of dimension &1 has been entered more than once ?

  The SAP error message FINB_DMTOT001 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an item in a specific dimension within a financial document or report. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning, budgeting, or reporting processes where dimensions (such as cost centers, profit centers, or other financial attributes) are used to categorize and analyze financial data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An item (e.g., a cost center or account) is entered multiple times for the same dimension in a financial document or report.
  There may be a data entry error where the same item is mistakenly added more than once.
  The system is configured to prevent duplicate entries for certain dimensions to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Entries: Check the entries for the specified dimension and item. Look for duplicates in the data you are trying to save or process.
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If you find