How To Fix /ILE/CONTROLS013 - Line no. & already exist.

/ILE/CONTROLS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ILE/CONTROLS -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Line no. & already exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ILE/CONTROLS013 - Line no. & already exist. ?

  The SAP error message /ILE/CONTROLS013 Line no. & already exist typically occurs in the context of SAP's Integrated Logistics Execution (ILE) or when dealing with control data entries in various applications. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a line item in a control table or data structure where a line with the same identifier (line number) already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the line number you are trying to enter already exists in the system. This could happen if you are trying to add a new entry with a line number that has already been used.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or if there are batch uploads, duplicate entries may inadvertently be created.
  User Error: Users may mistakenly try to enter the same line number multiple times during data entry.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before adding