How To Fix FMBAPI017 - Duplication of item number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAPI - BAPI for Budgeting

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Duplication of item number &1

What causes this issue?

A number of entries have the same item number (&V1&).

System Response

The item number should be unique.

How to fix this error?

Specify a unique item number for each entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAPI017 - Duplication of item number &1 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAPI017 indicates a duplication of an item number in a financial management context, typically when working with budget management or financial documents. This error occurs when you attempt to create or modify a financial document that includes an item number that already exists in the system for the same transaction or context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the item number you are trying to enter already exists in the system for the same document or transaction type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in data entry, leading to the same item number being entered multiple times.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may allow for certain types of duplicates that are not valid in the current context.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries in the relevant financial document or budget to see if the item number is already in use. You can