How To Fix FQM216 - Multiple account numbers found for key &1 &2 &3 &4

FQM216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Multiple account numbers found for key &1 &2 &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM216 - Multiple account numbers found for key &1 &2 &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message FQM216, which states "Multiple account numbers found for key &1 &2 &3 &4," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or account management within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system has found multiple account numbers that match the specified key fields, which can lead to ambiguity in processing the transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the database for the same key fields (e.g., company code, fiscal year, etc.) that are supposed to uniquely identify a financial account.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the financial module or master data settings can lead to multiple accounts being created for the same criteria.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  Incorrect Key Fields: The key fields used in the transaction may not be correctly defined or may not uniquely identify a single account.
  
  
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