How To Fix RY144 - A financial object already exists for financial object no. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RY - Messages for RM Basis

• Message number: 144

• Message text: A financial object already exists for financial object no. &1

What causes this issue?

You should only create a reference to an original transaction that does
not yet have a corresponding financial object. Otherwise, the
transaction may be selected twice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RY144 - A financial object already exists for financial object no. &1 ?

  The SAP error message RY144, which states "A financial object already exists for financial object no. &1," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to create or modify a financial object (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a financial object with a number that is already assigned to another financial object in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database, or the financial object number you are trying to use is already in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Financial Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like KS03 (for cost centers), KO03 (for internal orders), or KE53 (for profit centers) to check if the financial object number you are trying to create already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to use that existing object instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Number:
  
  If you need to create a new financial object, choose a different number that is not already in use.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number ranges for the financial objects are correctly configured in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings for the relevant financial module.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run a data consistency check to ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the financial object data. This can sometimes reveal issues that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific financial object you are working with for any additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing financial objects in SAP.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify financial objects.
  Custom Development: If your organization has custom developments or enhancements, check if they might be affecting the creation of financial objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.