How To Fix FMBAS109 - Value &1 entered several times for field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBAS - FM applic. specific messages for Budgeting & AVC services

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Value &1 entered several times for field &2

What causes this issue?

You have defined entries for the field &V2&, which contain the value
&V1& several times.

System Response

You cannot save your entries.

How to fix this error?

Verify your entries. Your list of single values, intervals, and groups
contain the value &V1& several times.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBAS109 - Value &1 entered several times for field &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMBAS109 indicates that a value has been entered multiple times for a specific field in a financial management context. This error typically arises in the context of budget management or financial postings where unique entries are expected.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  A user attempts to enter the same value (e.g., a cost center, internal order, or other financial identifier) multiple times in a field that requires unique entries.
  This can happen during budget planning, posting transactions, or when entering data in specific financial documents.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBAS109 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries you have made in the relevant field. Look for any duplicate values that may have been entered inadvertently.
  
  
  Modify Entries: If duplicates are found, modify the entries to ensure that each value is unique. This may involve changing one or more of the entries to different values.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you believe that the error should not be occurring, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. There may be validation rules or settings that enforce uniqueness in certain fields.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the transaction or module you are working with.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: The error may occur in various transaction codes related to financial management, such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMBT (Budget Transfer).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and authorizations to make the entries they are attempting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the FMBAS109 error in your SAP system.