How To Fix EEWA002 - The sequence number already exists in the period from &1 to &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The sequence number already exists in the period from &1 to &2

What causes this issue?

You have selected a number for the sequence that already exists for the
route and cannot be assigned again.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Move the service to a another location on your route. You have the
following options:
Select a number for your sequence that has not yet been assigned.
Move the existing sequence in your route.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEWA002 - The sequence number already exists in the period from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message EEWA002 indicates that there is a duplicate sequence number in the specified period. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions, such as when posting documents or creating entries in the system where sequence numbers are used to uniquely identify records.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an entry with the same sequence number in the specified period. This can happen if:
  
  A document was posted more than once.
  There was an error in the data entry process.
  A batch job or automated process attempted to create entries with the same sequence number.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings for number ranges or document types may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be overlaps in sequence numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or SE16N (Data Browser) to check for existing entries with the same sequence number in the specified period.
  Identify and resolve any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Adjust Number Ranges:
  
  If the issue is related to number range configuration, you may need to adjust the number range settings in the configuration (transaction SNRO for number ranges).
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error was caused by incorrect data entry, correct the entries and ensure that the sequence numbers are unique.
  
  
  
  Consult with IT or SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your IT department or SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FB03, FB01, SE16N, and SNRO.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to number ranges and document posting to understand how sequence numbers are managed.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EEWA002 error and implement a solution to resolve it.