How To Fix FMCA_DM_EN223 - Fee has not been created because it already exists in the database

FMCA_DM_EN223 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_DM_EN - Debt Management Messages

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Fee has not been created because it already exists in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCA_DM_EN223 - Fee has not been created because it already exists in the database ?

  The SAP error message FMCA_DM_EN223 indicates that a fee you are trying to create already exists in the database. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Public Sector Management (PSM) module, particularly when dealing with fee management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create a fee that has the same key or identifier as an existing fee in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries being attempted for the same fee.
  An attempt to create a fee with the same parameters (e.g., fee type, amount, etc.) as an existing one.
  Data inconsistencies or issues in the database that lead to the system not recognizing the uniqueness of the fee.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Fees: 
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., FMCA) to view existing fees in the system. Look for the fee you are trying to create and verify its details.
  
  
  
  Modify