How To Fix ICLE_DI018 - Creation is not possible; &1 &2 already exists

ICLE_DI018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICLE_DI - Messages for Direct Input Mode

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Creation is not possible; &1 &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICLE_DI018 - Creation is not possible; &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message ICLE_DI018, which states "Creation is not possible; &1 &2 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new entry in the system that conflicts with an existing entry. The placeholders &1 and &2 will be replaced with specific identifiers related to the object you are trying to create (for example, a customer, vendor, or material).
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected a duplicate entry based on the unique key or identifier you are trying to use. This could be due to:
  
  An existing record with the same key (e.g., customer number, material number).
  A conflict with a unique constraint defined in the database.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the data or issues with data migration can lead to this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Input: The input data might not be correctly formatted or might not meet the required criteria for