How To Fix FTR_LC103 - Bank Guarantee number &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTR_LC - Message class for Letter of Credit

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Bank Guarantee number &1 is not unique

What causes this issue?

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The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTR_LC103 - Bank Guarantee number &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message FTR_LC103 indicates that the Bank Guarantee number you are trying to enter is not unique within the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions involving bank guarantees, where each guarantee must have a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the Bank Guarantee number you are trying to enter already exists in the system. SAP requires that each Bank Guarantee number be unique to avoid confusion and ensure proper tracking.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings that are not properly set up to handle Bank Guarantee numbers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FTR_EDIT or FTR_CREATE to search for existing Bank Guarantee numbers. Ensure that the number you are trying to enter does not already exist.
  You can also use the SAP table FTR_BKGT to check for existing Bank Guarantee numbers.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Number: 
  
  If the number is indeed a duplicate, you will need to generate a new, unique Bank Guarantee number for your transaction.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If you suspect that there are duplicates due to data migration, you may need to perform a cleanup of the existing data to remove or consolidate duplicates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the configuration settings related to Bank Guarantees in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve consulting with your SAP Basis or Financials team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling Bank Guarantees and related error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FTR_CREATE (Create Bank Guarantee), FTR_EDIT (Edit Bank Guarantee), and FTR_DISPLAY (Display Bank Guarantee).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to Bank Guarantee processing.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or edit Bank Guarantees in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FTR_LC103 error and successfully manage Bank Guarantee entries in your SAP system.