How To Fix FTR_GENERAL017 - Deal main data can have only one row

FTR_GENERAL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_GENERAL - Common messages for Correspondence object

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Deal main data can have only one row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_GENERAL017 - Deal main data can have only one row ?

  The SAP error message FTR_GENERAL017 indicates that there is an issue with the deal main data in the Financial Transaction Management (FTM) module. Specifically, it means that the system expects only one row of data for the deal, but it has encountered multiple rows. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or modify a financial transaction or deal.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries in the deal main data. This can happen if the data was imported incorrectly or if there are multiple records for the same deal.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Users may have inadvertently created multiple records for the same deal due to incorrect data entry or system behavior.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the deal types or the underlying data model that allows for multiple entries when only one is expected.
  
  
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