How To Fix BS_SSC_SR018 - Service request & exists

BS_SSC_SR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS_SSC_SR - Message Class for Service Request

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Service request & exists

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BS_SSC_SR018 - Details

• The SAP error message BS_SSC_SR018, which states "Service request & exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Service Request Management or when dealing with service requests in the SAP system. This error indicates that a service request with the specified identifier already exists in the system, which can prevent the creation of a new service request with the same identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Service Request: The most common cause of this error is that a service request with the same identifier already exists in the system. This can happen if a user attempts to create a new service request using an identifier that has already been assigned to another request.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce unique identifiers for service requests, leading to this error when a duplicate is detected.
  Data Entry Error: Users may inadvertently enter the same service request number or identifier due