How To Fix FKJO118 - ID &1 already issued - container ID must be unique

FKJO118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FKJO - Job Commander Messages

• Message number: 118

• Message text: ID &1 already issued - container ID must be unique

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FKJO118 - Details

• The SAP error message FKJO118 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of a container ID in the system. This error typically arises in the context of financial transactions, particularly when dealing with document postings or financial entries that involve containers (like invoices, payments, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to create or post a financial document with a container ID that has already been used in the system. Each container ID must be unique to ensure that there are no conflicts or duplications in financial records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FKJO118 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Container IDs: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., BKPF, BSEG) and check for existing entries with the same container ID.
  Identify if the container ID you are trying to use is already in use.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Container ID: 
  
  If the container ID is