How To Fix UCD0021 - FS item &1 exists more than once in hierarchy &3

UCD0021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCD0 - General Messages for Data Dispatcher, SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 021

• Message text: FS item &1 exists more than once in hierarchy &3

What causes this issue?

If you assign an item in the item hierarchy multiple times, values could
be duplicated, which causes errors in reporting.

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?

Correct the item hierarchy. Ensure that item &V1& is assigned to
hierarchy &V3& once only. (The item currently appears, for example,
under node &V2&).

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCD0021 - FS item &1 exists more than once in hierarchy &3 ?

  The SAP error message UCD0021 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a financial statement (FS) item in a specified hierarchy. This typically occurs in the context of financial reporting or when working with financial statement versions in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the same FS item (identified by &1) is listed multiple times within the specified hierarchy (identified by &3). This can happen due to:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Manual entry mistakes where the same FS item is added more than once.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the financial statement version or hierarchy settings.
  Data Migration Issues: Problems during data migration or import processes that lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UCD0021 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Hierarchy:
  
  Navigate to the financial statement version or hierarchy in question.
  Review the entries to identify where the duplicate FS item exists.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the FS item is indeed duplicated,