How To Fix FMRE_RECURRING047 - Due date &1 already exists in the schedule

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMRE_RECURRING - FM Recurring Obligations

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Due date &1 already exists in the schedule

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMRE_RECURRING047 - Due date &1 already exists in the schedule ?

  The SAP error message FMRE_RECURRING047 indicates that there is an issue with a recurring payment schedule where the due date specified already exists in the schedule. This typically occurs in the context of Funds Management (FM) when trying to create or modify a recurring payment or budget distribution.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new recurring payment or budget distribution with a due date that is already assigned to an existing entry in the schedule.
  The system enforces uniqueness for due dates within the same recurring payment schedule to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Review the existing recurring payment schedule to identify if there is already an entry with the same due date. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code FMRE for recurring payments).
  
  
  
  Modify the Due Date:
  
  If you find that the due date is indeed already in use, consider changing the due date of the new entry to a different date that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Existing Entries:
  
  If the existing entry with the same due date is no longer needed, you can delete or adjust it to free up the due date for the new entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management and recurring payments for additional guidance on managing schedules and due dates.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMRE (for recurring payments) and FMME (for managing budget distributions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to create or modify recurring payments in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMRE_RECURRING047 error and successfully manage your recurring payment schedules in SAP.