How To Fix FY401 - House bank account for bank &2 &1 in currency &3 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FY - Payment Cards

• Message number: 401

• Message text: House bank account for bank &2 &1 in currency &3 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FY401 - House bank account for bank &2 &1 in currency &3 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message FY401 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of house bank accounts in the system. Specifically, it means that the combination of the bank account, bank key, and currency is not unique. This can occur when there are multiple entries for the same bank account and bank key in the same currency, which is not allowed in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries for the same house bank account (bank key) in the system for the specified currency.
  Incorrect Configuration: The house bank configuration may have been set up incorrectly, leading to non-unique combinations.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check House Bank Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code FI12 (House Bank) and check the entries for the specified bank and currency.
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for the same bank account and bank key combination.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either delete the unnecessary entries or modify them to ensure uniqueness.
  Make sure to back up any important data before making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handled unique constraints.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on house bank configuration.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify house bank configurations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FI12: House Bank Configuration
  OBHB: House Bank Configuration
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and correcting them, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FY401 error and ensure that your house bank accounts are configured correctly in SAP.