How To Fix BOE_MESSAGE218 - Bill of Exchange &1 already exists

BOE_MESSAGE218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BOE_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Bill of Exchange &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE218 - Bill of Exchange &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message BOE_MESSAGE218 indicates that a Bill of Exchange (BoE) with the specified identifier already exists in the system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create a new Bill of Exchange that has the same reference number or identifier as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the user is trying to create a Bill of Exchange with an identifier that has already been used in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the identifier, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may allow for duplicate entries, but the business logic prevents it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new Bill of Exchange, check the existing entries in the system to ensure that the identifier is unique. You can do this by searching for the Bill of Exchange