How To Fix /IBS/RB201 - Contract with number &1 exists more than once

/IBS/RB201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Contract with number &1 exists more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB201 - Contract with number &1 exists more than once ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB201 Contract with number &1 exists more than once typically indicates that there are multiple entries in the database for a contract number that should be unique. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in contract management or related areas.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the contract number has been entered multiple times in the system, leading to duplicates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or during a system upgrade, it’s possible that duplicate records were created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the contract management module that allows for duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database table (e.g., /IBS/RB tables) to find all entries for the contract number in question.
  Delete or Merge Duplicates: Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or merge them if necessary. Ensure