How To Fix REBDRO018 - Rental object &1/&2/&3 already exists

REBDRO018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REBDRO - Messages for Rental Objects

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Rental object &1/&2/&3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REBDRO018 - Rental object &1/&2/&3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message REBDRO018 indicates that a rental object with the specified identifiers (typically a combination of company code, rental object type, and rental object number) already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new rental object that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the rental object you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a mistake in the input data, such as entering the wrong identifiers or not following the correct format.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Rental Objects: Before creating a new rental object, check the existing rental objects in the system using transaction codes like REBDRO or similar. Verify if the rental object you are trying to create already exists.
  Use Different Identifiers: If