How To Fix 1E168 - Name & written identically was already inserted in direct debit order &

1E168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1E - BCA: Account

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Name & written identically was already inserted in direct debit order &

What causes this issue?

The shown name &V1& was already inserted for direct debit order &V2&,
written identically. If it is inserted in another direct debit order it
can no longer be clearly assigned.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1E168 - Name & written identically was already inserted in direct debit order & ?

  The SAP error message 1E168 typically indicates that there is a duplicate entry in the direct debit order for a specific name or identifier. This error occurs when the system detects that the same name or identifier has already been entered in the direct debit order, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same name or identifier has been entered multiple times in the direct debit order.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry mistakes can lead to unintentional duplicates.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle direct debit orders, leading to duplicates being allowed in certain scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the direct debit order entries to identify any duplicates. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions).
  Checking the list of entries for the specific name or identifier mentioned