Message type: E = Error
Message class: IKB - Knowledge base
Message number: 034
Message text: Status number already exists
This refers to an error in central status management.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Please inform your system administrator.
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IKB034
- Status number already exists ?The SAP error message IKB034, which states "Status number already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-Utilities module, particularly when dealing with status management for devices or contracts. This error indicates that the status number you are trying to create or assign is already in use or has been defined previously in the system.
Cause: Duplicate Status Number: The most common cause is that the status number you are trying to create or assign already exists in the system.
Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the status numbers are defined. Data Entry Errors: A user might have mistakenly entered a status number that is already in use.
Solution: Check Existing Status Numbers: Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where status numbers are defined (e.g., transaction codes like OIK1 for status management). Look for the status number you are trying to create and verify if it already exists. Use
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