How To Fix FR024 - A reference with the name &1 already exists

FR024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FR - Messages for FI Reporting

• Message number: 024

• Message text: A reference with the name &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to create a reference with the name &V1&. However, reference
&V2& already exists with this name. If you use these references, it is
therefore difficult to distinguish between the two.

System Response

This is a warning message.

How to fix this error?

If you want to create an additional reference with the name &V1&, you
can ignore this warning. Otherwise, define a different name for
reference &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FR024 - A reference with the name &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FR024, which states "A reference with the name &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying references in the SAP system, such as when dealing with financial documents, master data, or configuration settings. The error indicates that there is an attempt to create a reference (like a cost center, profit center, or any other entity) with a name that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the reference name you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous entry that was not deleted or an attempt to create a new entry with the same identifier.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing entries.
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, configuration settings may lead to attempts to create duplicate references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing References: