How To Fix 1E023 - Internal account number & already exists in account type &

1E023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Internal account number & already exists in account type &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E023 - Internal account number & already exists in account type & ?

  The SAP error message 1E023 indicates that there is an issue with the internal account number you are trying to use in a specific account type. The message states that the internal account number already exists for that account type, which means that you are attempting to create or modify an account with a number that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Account Number: The most common cause of this error is that the internal account number you are trying to create or modify is already assigned to another account of the same type in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a typographical error or incorrect data entry when specifying the account number.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow for certain account numbers to be reused or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Accounts: Verify if the internal account number you are trying to use already exists in the system.