How To Fix IST_TC016 - Telephone number &1 already exists

IST_TC016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST_TC - Telecom Classes

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Telephone number &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST_TC016 - Telephone number &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message IST_TC016, which states "Telephone number &1 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a telephone number in the system that is already associated with another record. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating customer or vendor master data, employee records, or other entities that require telephone numbers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the telephone number you are trying to enter is already in use by another record in the system. SAP enforces uniqueness for certain fields, including telephone numbers, to maintain data integrity.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not cleaned up.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to enforce unique telephone numbers across certain entities.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Before entering a new telephone number, check the existing records to see if the number