How To Fix FQM404 - &1 is already base table

FQM404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQM - Financial Quantity Management Message Class

• Message number: 404

• Message text: &1 is already base table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQM404 - &1 is already base table ?

  The SAP error message FQM404 indicates that there is an issue related to the base table in the context of financial accounting or controlling. Specifically, the message states that the specified table is already a base table, which means that the system is trying to perform an operation that is not allowed on a table that is already designated as a base table.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Table Definition: The error often occurs when there is an attempt to define a table that is already defined as a base table in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: It may arise from incorrect configuration settings in the financial module or during the setup of a new table or data structure.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data or performing a data upload, this error can occur if the system detects that the target table is already set up as a base table.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Table Definition: Verify the definition of