How To Fix FT124 - Entry already exists for acct type & special G/L indicator &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Entry already exists for acct type & special G/L indicator &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT124 - Entry already exists for acct type & special G/L indicator & ?

  The SAP error message FT124 ("Entry already exists for acct type & special G/L indicator &") typically occurs during the posting of financial transactions when there is an attempt to create a new entry in the financial accounting (FI) module that conflicts with an existing entry. This error is related to the configuration of account types and special G/L indicators in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error indicates that there is already an existing entry in the system for the specified account type and special G/L indicator combination. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to post a transaction that has already been recorded.
  There is a configuration issue where the same account type and special G/L indicator are being used for multiple entries.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for account types and special G/L indicators may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the system, such as incorrect or incomplete data entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Review the existing entries in the relevant tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG) to see if there is already a record for the specified account type and special G/L indicator.
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the database tables and check for duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in the SAP system (transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for account types and special G/L indicators.
  Ensure that the account type and special G/L indicator combinations are correctly defined and do not overlap with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust Posting Logic:
  
  If the error occurs during a specific transaction, review the logic of the posting to ensure that it is not attempting to create a duplicate entry.
  Modify the transaction or posting logic to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling this error message.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FB01: Post Document
  FB50: G/L Account Document Entry
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved in financial postings:
  
  BKPF: Accounting Document Header
  BSEG: Accounting Document Segment
  
  
  
  Special G/L Indicators: Be aware of the different special G/L indicators and their purposes, as they can affect how transactions are processed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT124 error and implement a solution to resolve it.