How To Fix FTE_FIEB008 - Acct &: Statement & Payee Key & already exists; entry ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTE_FIEB - Bank Statement Formats Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Acct &: Statement & Payee Key & already exists; entry ignored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTE_FIEB008 - Acct &: Statement & Payee Key & already exists; entry ignored ?

  The SAP error message FTE_FIEB008 indicates that there is an attempt to create a financial entry (such as a payment or a statement) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with bank statements or payment processing.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  A duplicate entry is being processed for a specific account, statement, and payee key combination.
  The system is trying to insert a record that already exists in the database, which violates the uniqueness constraint for that combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Review the entries in the relevant tables (e.g., bank statement tables) to confirm if the entry already exists.
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check for existing entries.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Input Data:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed does not contain duplicates. This may involve checking the source of the data (e.g., files, interfaces) to ensure that it is not sending duplicate records.
  
  
  
  Modify the Processing Logic:
  
  If you are using a custom program or interface to upload data, modify the logic to check for existing records before attempting to insert new ones.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific transaction or process you are working with. There may be specific guidelines or best practices for handling such errors.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights based on the specific configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for monitoring and managing financial entries, such as FB03 (Display Document), F-28 (Post Incoming Payments), and FF67 (Upload Bank Statement).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that your data sources are consistent and that there are no issues with data integrity that could lead to duplicate entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to prevent it from occurring in the future.