How To Fix /PF1/FI_PROXY013 - FI document with ref. key &1 already exist

/PF1/FI_PROXY013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/FI_PROXY -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: FI document with ref. key &1 already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/FI_PROXY013 - FI document with ref. key &1 already exist ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/FI_PROXY013 indicates that there is an attempt to create a financial document (FI document) with a reference key that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when there is an attempt to post a document that has a duplicate reference key, which is not allowed in the system to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Reference Key: The most common cause is that the reference key (which could be a document number, invoice number, or any other identifier) is already associated with an existing financial document in the system.
  Data Entry Error: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same reference key being used inadvertently.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems (like third-party applications), they might be sending duplicate data.
  Batch Processing: If multiple batch jobs are trying to post the same document simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify if a document with