How To Fix /IBS/RB280 - Manual source system contract already exists; cannot save

/IBS/RB280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IBS/RB -

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Manual source system contract already exists; cannot save

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IBS/RB280 - Manual source system contract already exists; cannot save ?

  The SAP error message /IBS/RB280 Manual source system contract already exists; cannot save typically occurs in the context of the SAP Integrated Business Solutions (IBS) module, particularly when dealing with contracts or agreements that are being created or modified. This error indicates that there is already an existing contract in the system for the specified source system, which prevents the creation or saving of a new contract with the same parameters.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Contract: The most common cause of this error is that a contract with the same key attributes (like source system, contract number, etc.) already exists in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to an attempt to create a contract that conflicts with an existing one.
  System Configuration: There might be specific configurations or settings in the system that enforce unique constraints on contracts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Contracts: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11