How To Fix FINCS_MD_ADH034 - A description for ad hoc item &1/&2 already exists in language &3.

FINCS_MD_ADH034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINCS_MD_ADH - Consolidation - Ad Hoc Set Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: A description for ad hoc item &1/&2 already exists in language &3.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINCS_MD_ADH034 - A description for ad hoc item &1/&2 already exists in language &3. ?

  The SAP error message FINCS_MD_ADH034 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an ad hoc item (such as a report or a data entry) in the system, but a description for that item already exists in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of financial or controlling modules where ad hoc reporting or data entry is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new ad hoc item with a description that already exists in the system for the same item in the specified language.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the ad hoc item description.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions:
  
  Verify if the ad hoc item with the same description already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the item in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  
  
  Modify the Description:
  
  If a duplicate