Message type: E = Error
Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT
Message number: 271
Message text: Telephone number &1 &2 already exists
You have created a data record with a telephone number that is already
contained in another data record of the same communication type.
This means that it is not possible to unambiguously identify this data
record via the telephone number.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
During direct input, state the number of the data record (
<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to unambiguously identify this data record.
Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.
R11271
- Telephone number &1 &2 already exists ?The SAP error message R11271, which states "Telephone number &1 &2 already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to enter a telephone number in the SAP system that has already been assigned to another entity (such as a customer, vendor, or employee). This is a validation error that prevents duplicate telephone numbers from being entered into the system, which is important for maintaining data integrity.
Cause: Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the telephone number you are trying to enter is already associated with another record in the system. Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate entries that were not cleaned up. Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, users may inadvertently try to enter the same number for different entities.
Solution: Check Existing Records: Before entering a new telephone number, check the existing records to see if the number is already in use. You can
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