How To Fix FKK_DMS036 - Correspondence &1 of type &2 has already been added

FKK_DMS036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKK_DMS - Message Class for FI-CA Document Management Service

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Correspondence &1 of type &2 has already been added

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FKK_DMS036 - Details

• The SAP error message FKK_DMS036 indicates that a correspondence of a specific type has already been added to the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Contract Accounts Receivable and Payable (FI-CA) module, particularly when dealing with document management or correspondence processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that an attempt is being made to add a correspondence (e.g., a letter, notification, or other communication) that has already been recorded for the specified account or document. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The user is trying to add the same correspondence again.
  System Logic: The system has built-in checks to prevent duplicate correspondences for the same account and type.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process being followed may not align with the expected workflow, leading to attempts to re-add existing correspondences.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Correspondences: Review the existing correspondences for the account or