How To Fix QISR588 - This code already exists. Please select a different one

QISR588 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QISR - Internal Service Requests

• Message number: 588

• Message text: This code already exists. Please select a different one

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QISR588 - This code already exists. Please select a different one ?

  The SAP error message QISR588, which states "This code already exists. Please select a different one," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an entry (such as a code, key, or identifier) in the SAP system that already exists in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new material, vendor, customer, or any other master data that requires a unique identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the code you are trying to use is already in use by another entry in the system.
  Incorrect Input: You may have mistakenly entered the same code or identifier that is already assigned to another record.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing codes.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration settings may not allow for certain codes to be reused.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Codes: Before creating a