How To Fix FM_SUBSET_E002 - Set & already exists

FM_SUBSET_E002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_SUBSET_E - Message class for Master Data substrings' groups

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Set & already exists

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FM_SUBSET_E002 - Details

• The SAP error message FM_SUBSET_E002 with the description "Set & already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create a set in the SAP system that already exists with the same name. This error is related to the use of sets in the context of Funds Management (FM) or other areas where sets are utilized for grouping data.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create a set (for example, a set of funds, cost centers, or other financial objects) that has the same name as an existing set in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate names for sets to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Sets:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMZ1 (for creating sets) or FMZ3 (for displaying sets) to check if a set with the same name already exists.
  If you find an existing set with the same name,