How To Fix FL050 - & already exists

FL050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FL - Function Builder messages

• Message number: 050

• Message text: & already exists

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a function module with a name that already
exists in the Function Builder.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use a different name.
To edit an existing function module, use the <LS>Change</> function. If
you do not know the exact name, search for it by choosing <LS>Utilities
-> Find</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FL050 - & already exists ?

  The SAP error message FL050 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the creation or modification of a financial document, often in the context of asset accounting or financial transactions. The specific message "already exists" suggests that the system is trying to create an entry that already exists in the database, leading to a conflict.
  Causes of FL050 Error
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is attempting to create a record (such as an asset, document, or transaction) that already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data being entered, such as an incorrect asset number or document number.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration settings in the asset accounting module that are causing the system to misinterpret the data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly