How To Fix OE718 - Duplicate entries for document sequence within a trip

OE718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OE - IS-Oil: ITA/TPI messages

• Message number: 718

• Message text: Duplicate entries for document sequence within a trip

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OE718 - Duplicate entries for document sequence within a trip ?

  The SAP error message OE718, which states "Duplicate entries for document sequence within a trip," typically occurs in the context of travel management or expense reporting within the SAP system. This error indicates that there are multiple entries in the system that share the same document sequence number for a specific trip, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Document Sequences: The most common cause of this error is that the same document sequence number has been assigned to multiple entries for the same trip. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same sequence number is reused.
  System issues or bugs that lead to incorrect sequence number generation.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the document number range settings for travel documents can also lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the OE718 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access