How To Fix 5V166 - A car with licence plate &1 is already registered for company &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5V - HR: Messages for Belgium

• Message number: 166

• Message text: A car with licence plate &1 is already registered for company &2

What causes this issue?

A car with this licence plate already exists for the given company and
period.

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?

Check which record is correct and, if needed, delete the incorrect
record for the given company.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5V166 - A car with licence plate &1 is already registered for company &2 ?

  The SAP error message 5V166 indicates that a car with a specific license plate is already registered for a particular company. This error typically occurs in the context of vehicle management or fleet management modules within SAP, where the system is designed to prevent duplicate entries for vehicles.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the license plate number you are trying to register is already associated with another vehicle record in the system for the specified company.
  Incorrect Company Code: You may be trying to register the vehicle under a different company code than the one it is already registered under.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the license plate number or company code being entered.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if the vehicle with the specified license plate is already registered in the system. You can do this by searching for the vehicle in the vehicle management module.
  Correct Company Code: Ensure that you are entering the correct company code. If the vehicle is registered under a different company, you may need to either unregister it from that company or register it under the correct company.
  Modify Existing Record: If the vehicle is indeed registered and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing record instead of creating a new one.
  Consult with IT or SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be helpful to consult with your IT department or SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for vehicle management, such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or IW33 (Display Order).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to vehicle management for more detailed procedures and guidelines.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to register or modify vehicle records in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage vehicle registrations in SAP.