How To Fix CRMS4_SRV_API178 - You entered duplicate reference service quotation.

CRMS4_SRV_API178 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMS4_SRV_API - Error Message for Service Order API

• Message number: 178

• Message text: You entered duplicate reference service quotation.

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CRMS4_SRV_API178 - Details

• The SAP error message CRMS4_SRV_API178 indicates that there is a duplicate reference to a service quotation in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or process a service quotation that has already been entered into the system with the same reference number or details.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the service quotation you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same reference number or details.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different systems or modules, it may lead to duplicate entries being recognized.
  User Error: Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to create a quotation that they have already created or that has been created by someone else.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Quotations: Before creating a new service quotation, check the existing quotations in the system to see if one with the same reference already exists. You can do this by searching