How To Fix R1698 - Cannot create pager number because &1 &2 already exists

R1698 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 698

• Message text: Cannot create pager number because &1 &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1698 - Cannot create pager number because &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R1698, which states "Cannot create pager number because &1 &2 already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a new pager number (or similar object) in the SAP system, but a record with the same identifier already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when managing user profiles, communication settings, or other related configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the pager number or identifier you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not deleted or an attempt to create a new entry with the same parameters.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or data integrity issues that lead to the system believing that the entry already exists.
  User Input Error: The user may have mistakenly entered the same pager number or identifier