How To Fix FINS_CO_ICO004 - POSNR reference not unique

FINS_CO_ICO004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CO_ICO - Intercompany processes

• Message number: 004

• Message text: POSNR reference not unique

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

FINS_CO_ICO004 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CO_ICO004 with the description "POSNR reference not unique" typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and intercompany (ICO) transactions. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the position number (POSNR) being referenced is not unique, which can lead to ambiguity in processing the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Position Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries with the same position number (POSNR) in the relevant database tables. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or inconsistencies in the intercompany transaction records.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the intercompany settings or controlling area that lead to the system not being able to uniquely identify the position number.
  Data Integrity Issues: If there are issues with data integrity, such as incomplete or corrupted records, this can also lead to non-unique references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction