How To Fix IDCN047 - Combination of G/L account & and Internal Item ID & is duplicated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IDCN -

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Combination of G/L account & and Internal Item ID & is duplicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IDCN047 - Combination of G/L account & and Internal Item ID & is duplicated ?

  The SAP error message IDCN047 indicates that there is a duplication issue with the combination of a General Ledger (G/L) account and an Internal Item ID in your SAP system. This error typically arises during the posting of transactions or during the creation of master data where unique combinations are required.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing entries in the system that have the same combination of G/L account and Internal Item ID.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system may lead to the acceptance of duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG) for existing entries with the same G/L account and Internal Item ID.
  You can also use transaction code FBL3N to view line items for the G/L account and identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify Duplicates: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or modify the existing entries to resolve the conflict.
  Ensure that any changes made do not violate any accounting principles or business rules.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration: 
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handles duplicates.
  Implement checks to prevent duplicates from being introduced in the future.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review: 
  
  Review the configuration settings related to G/L accounts and Internal Item IDs to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent duplicates.
  Consult with your SAP Basis or functional consultant if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for additional context on the error and best practices for managing G/L accounts and Internal Item IDs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify G/L accounts and Internal Item IDs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the IDCN047 error and implement a solution to resolve it.