Message type: E = Error
Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions
Message number: 173
Message text: Financial object '&' already exists
You attempted to create financial object '&V1&'. However, a financial
object already exists for the specified key of the original object ('
&V2&', internal number '&V3&', external number '&V4&').
You can only create one financial object per original object. The system
changes financial object '&V1&' instead of changing it.
Online transaction
Check the keys of the original transaction you entered on the initial
screen.
Data transfer
Check the data in the sender file, in particular the keys for
identifying the original transaction.
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J3173
- Financial object '&' already exists ?The SAP error message J3173, which states "Financial object '&' already exists," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to create a financial object (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) that already exists in the system. This can happen due to various reasons, such as duplicate entries or incorrect data entry.
Cause: Duplicate Entry: The financial object you are trying to create already exists in the system. Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect information in the financial object code you are trying to create. System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow the creation of multiple instances of the same financial object.
Solution: Check Existing Objects: Before creating a new financial object, check the existing entries in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction codes like KS01 for cost centers, KO01 for internal orders, or KE51 for profit centers) to confirm whether
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