How To Fix SAFM_EOPO051 - Same entry already exists for the payment document

SAFM_EOPO051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SAFM_EOPO - Expenditure Order and Payment Order

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Same entry already exists for the payment document

What causes this issue?

A payment document cannot have multiple entries with the same MoF
payment status, payment date, and note.

System Response

System does not allow you to add a duplicate payment tracking entry.

How to fix this error?

Specify a different MoF payment status, payment date, or note.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SAFM_EOPO051 - Details

• The SAP error message SAFM_EOPO051 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a payment document that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as payment processing or invoice handling, where duplicate entries are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the payment document you are trying to create or process already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The payment was already processed.
  There was a previous attempt to create the payment that was not completed or was retried.
  Data was imported or uploaded that included duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, manual data entry errors can lead to the creation of duplicate payment documents.
  
  
  System Issues: In some cases, system glitches or issues with data synchronization can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Payment Document:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account