How To Fix 62740 - Order entered twice

62740 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 740

• Message text: Order entered twice

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

You have entered a maintenance order twice in the table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

62740 - Details

• The SAP error message 62740, which states "Order entered twice," typically occurs when a user attempts to create or process an order that has already been entered into the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Sales and Distribution (SD) or Production Planning (PP), where duplicate entries are not allowed.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the order has already been created, either by the same user or another user.
  System Error: Occasionally, a system glitch or network issue may cause the same order to be submitted multiple times.
  User Error: Users may not be aware that an order has already been entered, especially in high-volume environments.
  Integration Issues: If multiple systems are integrated, an order might be sent from one system and then entered again in SAP.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Orders: Before creating a new order, check the existing orders in the system to ensure that the order has not already