How To Fix P0762 - Number & is assigned twice!

P0762 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: P0 - Messages for Transactions PE01, PE02 and PE03

• Message number: 762

• Message text: Number & is assigned twice!

What causes this issue?

This error should not appear.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please contact the SAP telephone service.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message P0762 - Number & is assigned twice! ?

  The SAP error message "P0762 Number & is assigned twice!" typically indicates that there is a duplicate assignment of a number (such as a document number, item number, or similar identifier) within the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as during the creation of documents, postings, or when processing transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same number has been assigned to two different records or transactions, which violates the uniqueness constraint of that number.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of number ranges in the system, leading to overlaps or incorrect assignments.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced during the migration process.
  User Error: Manual entry errors can also lead to duplicate assignments if users are not following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database table