How To Fix ICC_NF_WRITER038 - Combination of 'Usage' and 'Field Identification' already in use

ICC_NF_WRITER038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NF_WRITER - Messages for Nota Fiscal Writer, Numbering and Printing

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Combination of 'Usage' and 'Field Identification' already in use

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ICC_NF_WRITER038 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER038 indicates that there is a conflict in the configuration of the system, specifically related to the combination of 'Usage' and 'Field Identification' in the context of the SAP Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) or Data Archiving processes. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a configuration that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: You are trying to create a new entry in the system that has the same 'Usage' and 'Field Identification' as an existing entry. This can happen if you are trying to define a new data retention policy or archiving object that conflicts with an existing one.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same combination has been inadvertently entered multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
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