How To Fix FIRU_RECON_REP053 - Query &1 is already defined in extended report &2. Check query definition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_RECON_REP - Common Message Class for Russian FI

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Query &1 is already defined in extended report &2. Check query definition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_RECON_REP053 - Query &1 is already defined in extended report &2. Check query definition ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_RECON_REP053 indicates that there is a conflict with a query definition in the extended report. Specifically, it means that the query you are trying to create or modify is already defined in another extended report. This can happen when two queries share the same name or identifier, leading to confusion in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Query Name: The query you are trying to create or modify has the same name as an existing query in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not recognizing the uniqueness of the query definitions.
  Transport Issues: If queries were transported from one system to another, there might be conflicts due to existing queries in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Queries: 
  
  Go to the transaction code for query management (e.g., SQ01, SQ02, or SQ03) and check if the query name already exists.
  If it does, consider renaming your new query to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Query: 
  
  If the existing query is not being used, you can modify or delete it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: 
  
  When creating new queries, ensure that you use unique names or identifiers to prevent conflicts.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests: 
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicts with existing queries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to query management for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01 (Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), and SQ03 (User Group) for managing queries.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to query management and error FIRU_RECON_REP053 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify queries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FIRU_RECON_REP053 error and successfully manage your queries in SAP.