How To Fix FB_ICRC136 - &1 &2: An attachment with identical attributes exists already

FB_ICRC136 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FB_ICRC - Messages for package FB_ICRC

• Message number: 136

• Message text: &1 &2: An attachment with identical attributes exists already

What causes this issue?

You are copying the object &V1& &V2&. An object with the same attributes
(including file size) exists already.

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?

You should consider not copying the object since a copy may exist
already. If you create a second copy now you can also delete the
superfluous copy later on from the attachment list.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FB_ICRC136 - Details

• The SAP error message FB_ICRC136 indicates that there is an attempt to create or attach an item (such as a document or an attachment) that has identical attributes to an existing one in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial documents or transactions where attachments are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to attach a document or item that has the same attributes (like document type, description, or other key identifiers) as an already existing attachment.
  The system has a built-in check to prevent duplicate attachments to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Attachments: 
  
  Review the existing attachments for the document or transaction you are working on. Look for any attachments that have the same attributes as the one you are trying to add.
  
  
  
  Modify the New Attachment:
  
  If you need to attach a similar document, consider modifying its