How To Fix UCF6677 - Statistical item &1 cannot be generated multiple times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF6 - Messages for Consolidation of Investments

• Message number: 677

• Message text: Statistical item &1 cannot be generated multiple times

What causes this issue?

Item &V1& has already been generated and therefore cannot be generated
again.

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?

If applicable, you may need to manually create and assign a statistical
item for the equity item or for the scope of reported data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF6677 - Statistical item &1 cannot be generated multiple times ?

  The SAP error message UCF6677, which states "Statistical item &1 cannot be generated multiple times," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Financial Accounting (FI) when there is an attempt to create a statistical item that already exists in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as posting transactions or running reports.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that a statistical item (identified by the placeholder &1) is being generated again, which is not allowed. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the system.
  Incorrect configuration settings.
  Issues with the data being processed, such as trying to post the same transaction multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the entries in the relevant tables (e.g., CO or FI tables) to see if the statistical item already exists. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for statistical items is set up correctly. This includes checking the settings in the controlling area or the relevant financial settings.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that the data being processed does not contain duplicates. If you are running a batch job or a report, check the input data for any duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Transaction Logs:
  
  Check the transaction logs or application logs for more detailed information about the error. This can provide insights into what triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may have additional insights or solutions based on the specific context of your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE16: Data Browser for checking table entries.
  SE11: Data Dictionary for checking table definitions.
  SM37: Job Monitoring to check for any background jobs that may have failed.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to UCF6677 in the SAP Support Portal for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on statistical items and their configuration.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.