How To Fix FVER165 - The position indicator for &1 &2 &3 has already been created

FVER165 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVER - Message Class for Executable Security Rights

• Message number: 165

• Message text: The position indicator for &1 &2 &3 has already been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVER165 - The position indicator for &1 &2 &3 has already been created ?

  The SAP error message FVER165 indicates that a position indicator for a specific object (identified by the placeholders &1, &2, and &3) has already been created in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when trying to create a new position indicator that already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create a position indicator that already exists in the system. This can happen if the user is not aware that the position indicator has already been created or if there is a misunderstanding about the naming conventions.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as if the system was not updated correctly or if there were issues during data migration.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, users may not have the necessary permissions to view existing position indicators, leading them to believe they are creating a new one