How To Fix ISSR_MD_ADMIN041 - For the copy, specify a contract number that differs from the original

ISSR_MD_ADMIN041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_MD_ADMIN - Master Data Management SR Supervision of Ins. Companies Act

• Message number: 041

• Message text: For the copy, specify a contract number that differs from the original

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ISSR_MD_ADMIN041 - Details

• The SAP error message ISSR_MD_ADMIN041 typically occurs in the context of contract management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the copying of contracts. This error indicates that the system requires a different contract number for the new contract being created from an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to copy a contract, but the system detects that the contract number you are trying to use for the new contract is the same as the original contract number. SAP requires that the new contract must have a unique identifier to avoid confusion and maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify a different contract number when copying the contract. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Original Contract: Make sure you have the correct original contract number that you want to copy.
  
  
  Initiate the Copy Process: Start the process to copy the contract