How To Fix BBPSR196 - Entry sheet with communication number & already exists

BBPSR196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBPSR - B2B Services

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Entry sheet with communication number & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBPSR196 - Entry sheet with communication number & already exists ?

  The SAP error message BBPSR196, which states "Entry sheet with communication number & already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Partner (BP) or Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process an entry sheet (such as a purchase order or service entry sheet) that has a communication number that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an entry sheet in the system with the same communication number. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same data.
  System-generated entries that are not unique.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or instances that are supposed to synchronize data, inconsistencies can lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that do not enforce uniqueness properly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing