How To Fix 87618 - This request already exists. Please, check your entry!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 87 - Localization Croatia: Messages

• Message number: 618

• Message text: This request already exists. Please, check your entry!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 87618 - This request already exists. Please, check your entry! ?

  The SAP error message "87618: This request already exists. Please, check your entry!" typically occurs when you are trying to create a request (such as a transport request or a change request) that already exists in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with transport management, change management, or other areas where requests are tracked.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Request: The most common cause is that a request with the same identifier or details already exists in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a bug in the system that is causing the system to incorrectly identify a request as a duplicate.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a request that is identical to one that has already been submitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Requests: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE09 for transport requests) and check if the request you are trying to create already exists.
  Use the search functionality to look for requests with similar names or descriptions.
  
  
  
  Modify the Request: 
  
  If you find that a similar request exists, consider modifying your request to make it unique.
  Change the description or other identifying details to avoid duplication.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: 
  
  If you are working in a team, check with your colleagues to see if someone else has already created the request.
  
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check system logs or transport logs for any additional information that might help identify the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you believe this is a system error or bug, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes like SE09 (Transport Organizer), SE10 (Transport Organizer for Workbench Requests), or others depending on your context.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to transport management or change management for more insights on handling requests.
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and proceed with your work in SAP.