How To Fix /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG017 - Specified ISIN already exists

/PM0/ALB_FND_MSG017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Specified ISIN already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG017 - Specified ISIN already exists ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ALB_FND_MSG017 indicating "Specified ISIN already exists" typically occurs in the context of financial instruments or securities management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with International Securities Identification Numbers (ISINs). This error suggests that the ISIN you are trying to enter or process is already present in the system, which violates the uniqueness constraint for ISINs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the ISIN you are trying to create or update already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users are trying to create or update the same ISIN simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing ISINs: Before creating a new ISIN, check the existing records in the system to confirm whether the ISIN is already present. You can do this by running a query or