How To Fix R11280 - Remote mail &1 &2 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER

R11280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Remote mail &1 &2 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER

What causes this issue?

The remote mail address occurs more than once.
Therefore it is not possible to identify this record unambiguously via
the remote mail address.

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?

Enter the number of the data record (<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to
identify this data record unambiguously.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11280 - Remote mail &1 &2 ambiguous; identified using CONSNUMBER ?

  The SAP error message R11280 indicates that there is an ambiguity in the remote mail identification, specifically related to the CONSNUMBER. This typically occurs when the system is unable to uniquely identify a remote mail address due to multiple entries that match the criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ambiguous Entries: There are multiple entries in the system that match the criteria for the remote mail address, leading to confusion about which one to use.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or duplicates in the data related to remote mail addresses.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for remote mail might not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries in the system for the remote mail addresses. Look for duplicates or similar entries that could cause ambiguity.
  Data Cleanup: If duplicates are found, clean up the data by removing or consolidating entries to ensure that each remote mail address is unique.
  Configuration Review: Check the