How To Fix FQ474 - Revenue type &1 already exists


FQ474 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

  • Message number: 474

  • Message text: Revenue type &1 already exists

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ474 - Revenue type &1 already exists ?
    The SAP error message FQ474, which states "Revenue type &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and revenue recognition processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a revenue type that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the revenue type you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This can happen if: You are trying to create a new revenue type with the same identifier as an existing one. There was a previous attempt to create the revenue type that was not properly completed or was overlooked.
    Configuration Issues: Sometimes, this error can arise from incorrect configuration settings in the financial module, particularly in the area of revenue recognition. Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, there may

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