How To Fix FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC153 - Several documents exist for document &1 &2 fiscal year &3 from system &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC - Central Finance Accounting Document generation

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Several documents exist for document &1 &2 fiscal year &3 from system &4

What causes this issue?

There are several documents in this system that refer to the same
document in system &v4&. (Company code &v2&, document number &v1&,
fiscal year &v3&).

System Response

The system cannot apply the document change that was sent from system
&v4&.

How to fix this error?

Analyse this data inconsistency. Use the function <ls>Document List </>
of <DS:TRAN.FB03>transaction FB03</>, button <ls>Dynamic Selections</>
and search by <ls>Company code in sender system</> and <ls>Document
number in sender system</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Resolve this data inconsistency. There must be only one document in this
system for each document in the sender system &v4&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC153 - Several documents exist for document &1 &2 fiscal year &3 from system &4 ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_AC_DOC153 indicates that there are multiple accounting documents for a specific document number, fiscal year, and system. This typically occurs in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) when the system is trying to replicate or process financial documents, and it finds more than one document that matches the criteria.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Documents: The most common cause is that there are duplicate accounting documents in the source system that are being replicated to the Central Finance system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data between the source system and the Central Finance system, leading to multiple entries for the same document.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Central Finance setup or in the source system can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the source system for duplicate documents. You can do this by querying the accounting document table (e.g., BKPF) using the document number, fiscal year, and company code.
  Data Cleanup: If duplicates are found, you may need to clean up the data in the source system. This could involve deleting or merging duplicate entries, depending on your business requirements.
  Check Configuration: Review the Central Finance configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly. This includes checking the mapping of document types and ensuring that the replication settings are correct.
  Consult Logs: Look at the Central Finance logs for more detailed error messages or warnings that could provide additional context on the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide guidance on handling duplicate documents in Central Finance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like FB03 to view accounting documents, SE16N to access table data, or SLG1 to check application logs for more details.
  Central Finance Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation on Central Finance for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.