How To Fix FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF039 - Reference key &1, &2, &3 already exists, clearing process restarted.

FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF - Central Finance - External Interface (3rd Party)

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Reference key &1, &2, &3 already exists, clearing process restarted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF039 - Reference key &1, &2, &3 already exists, clearing process restarted. ?

  The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_EX_INTF039 indicates that there is a duplicate reference key in the clearing process. This typically occurs in the context of the Central Finance (CFIN) module, where data is being transferred from a source system to the Central Finance system. The error suggests that the system has detected that a reference key (which could be related to a financial document, invoice, or other financial transaction) already exists in the target system, leading to a conflict during the clearing process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause is that the same financial document or transaction is being processed multiple times, leading to a conflict in the reference keys.
  Data Replication Issues: There may be issues with the data replication process from the source system to the Central Finance system, causing the same data to be sent more than once.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the Central Finance setup may lead to improper