How To Fix R11283 - X.400 &1 &2 &3 already exists

R11283 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 283

• Message text: X.400 &1 &2 &3 already exists

What causes this issue?

You have created an X.400 address 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 X.400 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?

During direct input, state the number of the data record (
<LS>CONSNUMBER</>) in order to unambiguously identify this data record.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11283 - X.400 &1 &2 &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message R11283 indicates that there is an issue with the X.400 address configuration in the SAP system. Specifically, it means that the X.400 address you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are attempting to set up or change communication settings for the SAPconnect interface, which is used for sending and receiving messages via X.400.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the attempt to create a duplicate X.400 address. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to register an X.400 address that has already been defined in the system.
  There is a configuration error where the same address is being referenced multiple times.
  There may be a misunderstanding of the address format or structure.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Addresses:
  
  Go to the transaction code SCOT (SAPconnect Administration).
  Navigate to the X.400 settings and check the list of existing