How To Fix RDSV_SD_XX816 - Document with number &1 already exists; cannot create recovery document

RDSV_SD_XX816 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDSV_SD_XX - Regulatory Document and Signature Validation in SD

• Message number: 816

• Message text: Document with number &1 already exists; cannot create recovery document

What causes this issue?

The recovery invoice document that you tried to post has a reference
number that already exists in the system as an original invoice
document.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system aborts the posting to avoid data inconsistencies.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RDSV_SD_XX816 - Details

• The SAP error message RDSV_SD_XX816 indicates that there is an attempt to create a recovery document (such as a credit memo or a return) for a document that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) processes when the system detects that a document with the same number already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document: The most common cause is that a document with the same number has already been created. This could happen if the user is trying to create a recovery document for a transaction that has already been processed.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of document number ranges or settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a recovery document multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify if a document with the same number already exists in the system. You can do this by searching