How To Fix IBRO188 - ID already assigned (message was archived)

IBRO188 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IBRO - Broker Collections Message Class

• Message number: 188

• Message text: ID already assigned (message was archived)

What causes this issue?

You want to create a broker report with ID &V1&. However, the ID is
already in use for an archived broker report.

System Response

The system cannot create the broker report.

How to fix this error?

Assign another ID.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IBRO188 - ID already assigned (message was archived) ?

  The SAP error message IBRO188, which states "ID already assigned (message was archived)," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with ID management, particularly in the area of IDoc processing or message handling. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign an ID that has already been used and archived, which prevents further processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate ID Assignment: The ID that the system is trying to assign has already been used for a previous transaction and has been archived.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the database, leading to conflicts in ID assignments.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the ID management or message processing settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check ID Assignment: Verify the ID that is being assigned and check if it has already been used. You can do this by querying the relevant tables in the database to see