How To Fix FQME401 - Account number &1 and bank statement number &2 (date &3) are duplicate

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQME - Financial Quantity Management: Manual Entry Message Class

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Account number &1 and bank statement number &2 (date &3) are duplicate

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQME401 - Account number &1 and bank statement number &2 (date &3) are duplicate ?

  The SAP error message FQME401 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a specific account number and bank statement number on a given date. This typically occurs during the process of importing or processing bank statements in the SAP system, particularly in the context of the Financial Accounting (FI) module.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Bank Statement: The bank statement being processed has already been imported into the system, leading to a conflict with the existing records.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual entry of bank statement data may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the bank statement processing settings in SAP, leading to incorrect handling of incoming statements.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Bank Statements: Verify if the bank statement with the same account number and statement number has already been processed. You can do this by checking the bank statement processing logs or the relevant transaction codes (e.g., FF67 for manual upload).
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Duplicate Entries: If a duplicate entry is found, you may need to delete or adjust the existing entry to allow the new statement to be processed. This can be done through transaction codes like FEBAN (for bank statement processing) or by using the appropriate FI transaction codes.
  
  
  Review Import Process: Ensure that the process used to import bank statements is correctly configured. Check for any automated processes that might be causing duplicates and adjust them accordingly.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling bank statement imports and resolving duplicates.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling procedures to catch duplicates before they are processed. This may involve customizing the import logic or using validation checks.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FF67 (for manual bank statement upload), FEBAN (for processing bank statements), and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to bank statement processing that might address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify bank statement entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FQME401 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.