How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE168 - Selected invoice &1 already exists in the list

BOE_MESSAGE168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Selected invoice &1 already exists in the list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE168 - Selected invoice &1 already exists in the list ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE168, which states "Selected invoice &1 already exists in the list," typically occurs in the context of invoice processing within SAP BusinessObjects or related SAP applications. This error indicates that the invoice you are trying to add or process is already present in the current list or dataset.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the invoice you are trying to add has already been included in the list you are working with. This could happen if:
  
  The invoice was previously processed.
  There was an attempt to add the same invoice multiple times.
  Data synchronization issues where the same invoice is fetched from different sources.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or validation rules that prevent the same invoice from being processed multiple times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Before attempting to add an invoice, check the current list to see if the invoice already exists.