How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_VAS012 - Service type &1 and sub service type &2 combination already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_VAS - Message Class for Value Added Services

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Service type &1 and sub service type &2 combination already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS012 - Service type &1 and sub service type &2 combination already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_VAS012 indicates that there is a conflict with the service type and sub-service type combination in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Value-Added Services (VAS) in SAP, where the system is trying to create or modify a service that already exists with the same combination of service type and sub-service type.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to create a new service type and sub-service type combination that already exists in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the configuration or master data for the service types.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant configuration or master data area in SAP where service types and sub-service types are defined.
  Look for the combination of service type &1 and sub-service type &2 to confirm that it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If you find that the combination already exists and is not needed, consider deleting or modifying the existing entry to avoid the conflict.
  If the existing entry is required, you may need to adjust your new entry to use a different combination of service type and sub-service type.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings for VAS are correctly set up and that there are no unintended duplicates in the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on managing service types and sub-service types in your specific version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to VAS configuration, such as SPRO for configuration settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify service types and sub-service types in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.