How To Fix FMCU027 - Data already exists, planning indicator cannot be reset

FMCU027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCU - Customizing for budgeting in FM

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Data already exists, planning indicator cannot be reset

What causes this issue?

You want to reset the planning indicator although budget data already
exists for version &v1&.

System Response

The planning indicator cannot be reset.

How to fix this error?

Create a new version for your purpose.

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 FMCU027 - Data already exists, planning indicator cannot be reset ?

  The SAP error message FMCU027 ("Data already exists, planning indicator cannot be reset") typically occurs in the context of financial planning and controlling (FICO) when you attempt to reset a planning indicator for a data record that already has existing planning data. This error is common in scenarios involving planning versions, budget management, or other financial planning activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to reset a planning indicator (e.g., a budget or planning version) for a record that already has associated planning data.
  The system does not allow the reset because it would lead to inconsistencies in the planning data.
  The planning version or indicator you are trying to reset is locked or has dependencies that prevent the reset.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMCU027 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: Review the existing planning data for the relevant planning version or indicator. You can do this by navigating to the