How To Fix FMSPLIT026 - Duplicate field &1 entered

FMSPLIT026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMSPLIT - Rule-Based Distributions to Multiple Account Assignments

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Duplicate field &1 entered

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMSPLIT026 - Duplicate field &1 entered ?

  The SAP error message FMSPLIT026: Duplicate field &1 entered typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with the splitting of line items in financial transactions. This error indicates that a field that is expected to be unique has been entered more than once in the same context, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same field (e.g., cost center, profit center, or any other field that is supposed to be unique) has been entered multiple times in the same document or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the document splitting settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, which could lead to unexpected behavior.
  Data Entry Errors: Users may inadvertently enter the same value in multiple line items or fields that are not supposed to have duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the document or transaction that triggered the error.