How To Fix FMCA_INCORR003 - Inbound correspondence request already exists

FMCA_INCORR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCA_INCORR - Messages for Inbound Correspondence

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Inbound correspondence request already exists

What causes this issue?

The specified inbound correspondence request with inbound correspondence
category &V1&, contract object &V2& and period &V3& already exists.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMCA_INCORR003 - Details

• The SAP error message FMCA_INCORR003 indicates that an inbound correspondence request already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a new correspondence request for a business partner or document that already has an existing request.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Request: The most common cause is that a correspondence request has already been created for the same business partner or document.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that prevent the creation of multiple requests for the same entity.
  Timing Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create a correspondence request simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Requests: Before creating a new correspondence request, check if there is already an existing request for the same business partner or document. You can do this by searching in the relevant transaction or report.
  Use Existing Request: If an existing request is found,