How To Fix RE180 - Entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 already exist

What causes this issue?

The entry selected for deletion is already being used in role
definition (table FMWF_MDRUL).

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Use transaction FM+1 to delete the entries if you no longer require
them.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE180 - Entries for amount group &1 and FM area &2 already exist ?

  The SAP error message RE180 indicates that there are already existing entries for a specific amount group and funds management (FM) area in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a budget or commitment in the Funds Management module, and the system detects that the entries you are attempting to create already exist.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing records in the database for the specified amount group and FM area.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The data being entered may not be unique or may have been entered previously, leading to a conflict.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Funds Management module that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FMBB (for budget changes) or FMAVCR01 (for budget availability control) to check if there are existing entries for the specified amount group and FM area.
  Review the entries to confirm if they are indeed duplicates.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entries: 
  
  If you find that the entries are duplicates and are not needed, you can delete or modify them as necessary.
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: 
  
  Ensure that the data you are entering is correct and does not conflict with existing records. Double-check the amount group and FM area for accuracy.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Funds Management to understand the specific requirements for the amount group and FM area.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the Funds Management module, such as:
  
  FMBB: Budgeting
  FMAVCR01: Availability Control
  FMBT: Budget Transfer
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify budget entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RE180 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.