How To Fix FINS_REV_REC_CUST020 - Processing sequence is not unique

FINS_REV_REC_CUST020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_REV_REC_CUST - Event-Based Rev. Rec.: Customizing

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Processing sequence is not unique

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FINS_REV_REC_CUST020 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_REV_REC_CUST020 with the description "Processing sequence is not unique" typically occurs in the context of revenue recognition and is related to the configuration of the revenue recognition process in SAP. This error indicates that there is ambiguity in the processing sequence of the revenue recognition items, which can arise from overlapping or conflicting configurations.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries in the configuration settings for revenue recognition, leading to ambiguity in processing sequences.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for revenue recognition may not be set up correctly, causing conflicts in how the system processes revenue recognition items.
  Multiple Rules: If multiple revenue recognition rules are defined for the same condition, the system may not be able to determine which rule to apply.
  Missing or Incorrect Assignment: The assignment of revenue recognition items to the correct processing sequence may be missing or incorrectly defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for revenue