How To Fix RECARS028 - Number &1 is already being used for &2/&3

RECARS028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECARS - Reminders

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Number &1 is already being used for &2/&3

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECARS028 - Number &1 is already being used for &2/&3 ?

  The SAP error message RECARS028 indicates that a specific number (represented by &1) is already in use for a particular object type (represented by &2 and &3). This error typically occurs in the context of number ranges, where the system is trying to assign a number that is already allocated to another document or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Number Assignment: The number you are trying to use is already assigned to another document or object in the system.
  Number Range Overlap: There may be an overlap in the number ranges defined for different document types or objects.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of number ranges may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects) and check the configuration for the relevant number range object.
  Ensure that the number ranges are correctly defined and do not overlap.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check