How To Fix BO011 - Enter an ID that does not yet exist &

BO011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BO - General object number

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter an ID that does not yet exist &

What causes this issue?

You have entered &V1& as language-dependent ID for language &V2&, but
another object type is already identified by &V1& in language &V2&.

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?

Enter another ID or change the existing one.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BO011 - Enter an ID that does not yet exist & ?

  The SAP error message BO011 ("Enter an ID that does not yet exist") typically occurs when you are trying to create or reference an object (like a business object, document, or record) in the SAP system, but the ID you are using is either already in use or does not meet the system's requirements for a new ID.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate ID: The ID you are trying to enter already exists in the system.
  Invalid Format: The ID may not conform to the expected format or length defined by the system.
  Incorrect Context: You may be trying to create an ID in a context where it is not allowed or expected.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper permissions to create or modify the object associated with the ID.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing IDs: Verify if the ID you are trying to enter already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the ID in the relevant transaction