How To Fix COM_PAYPLAN_CHECK_OA002 - Sort number &1 exists several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PAYPLAN_CHECK_OA - Messages for Checking across all Lines

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Sort number &1 exists several times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PAYPLAN_CHECK_OA002 - Sort number &1 exists several times ?

  The SAP error message COM_PAYPLAN_CHECK_OA002 with the description "Sort number &1 exists several times" typically occurs in the context of payment plans or payment processing in SAP. This error indicates that there is a duplicate sort number in the payment plan data, which is causing a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate sort numbers in the payment plan configuration or data. Sort numbers are used to uniquely identify entries in a payment plan, and having duplicates can lead to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., V_TFKP for payment plans) and check for duplicate sort numbers.
  You can run a query to find all entries with the same sort number.
  
  
  
  Correct the Data:
  
  Once you identify the duplicates, you will need to either delete or modify the entries to ensure