How To Fix FTGL025 - &1 is already active. Do you want to change customizing entries?

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTGL -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: &1 is already active. Do you want to change customizing entries?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTGL025 - &1 is already active. Do you want to change customizing entries? ?

  The SAP error message FTGL025 indicates that a particular customizing entry (usually related to financial or controlling settings) is already active in the system. This message typically arises when you attempt to make changes to a configuration that is currently in use or has already been activated.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Activation: The entry you are trying to modify is already active in the system.
  Configuration Overlap: You may be trying to create or change a configuration that overlaps with an existing one.
  Incorrect Sequence: The system may be expecting a certain sequence of changes, and you are trying to make a change that is not allowed at this stage.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Existing Entries: Check the existing customizing entries to see if the one you are trying to change is already active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction.
  Deactivate or Adjust: If you need to make changes, consider deactivating the existing entry first (if applicable) or adjusting your changes to avoid conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific customizing area you are working on. There may be specific guidelines on how to handle such situations.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like SPRO for customizing) to navigate to the specific area and check the status of the entries.
  Seek Help from Basis or Functional Team: If you are unsure about the implications of changing the entry, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to the area you are working on (e.g., SPRO for customizing, SE11 for data dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message FTGL025.
  Testing Changes: If possible, test your changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTGL025 error and proceed with your configuration changes in SAP.