How To Fix RDM_BBY165 - ID &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_BBY - Bonus Buy: Messages

• Message number: 165

• Message text: ID &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_BBY165 - ID &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RDM_BBY165, which states "ID &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of data management or record creation within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to create or register an ID (such as a business partner, material, or document) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the ID you are trying to create is already present in the database. This could happen if:
  
  You are attempting to create a new record with an ID that has already been used.
  There is a data import or migration process that is trying to insert duplicate records.
  A user or process is trying to create a record without checking for existing entries.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in data or issues with data synchronization can lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new record, check the database or the relevant table