How To Fix ISSR_TP678 - Identification number & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ISSR_TP - Message Class for Statutory Reporting

• Message number: 678

• Message text: Identification number & already exists

What causes this issue?

The externally assigned identification number &V1& already exists in
company code &V3& for SRV &V4&.

System Response

The system terminates processing of the master data record.

How to fix this error?

Specify an external identification number that has not yet been
assigned. You can see the external identification numbers that have
already been assigned in table &V2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ISSR_TP678 - Identification number & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "ISRR_TP678 Identification number & already exists" typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-Retail module, particularly when dealing with master data such as articles, vendors, or other entities that require unique identification numbers.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that you are trying to create or update an entry with an identification number (ID) that already exists in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The ID you are trying to use is already assigned to another record in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the identification number assignment in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database table (e.g., MARA for