How To Fix RECD023 - The first entry is already displayed

RECD023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECD -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: The first entry is already displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECD023 - The first entry is already displayed ?

  The SAP error message RECD023, which states "The first entry is already displayed," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to display or access a record that has already been opened or displayed in the current session. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in the context of document management or record display transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Access: The error usually arises when a user attempts to open a record that is already being displayed in the same session or window.
  Session Management: SAP has a mechanism to prevent multiple instances of the same record from being opened to avoid confusion and data integrity issues.
  User Interface Behavior: Sometimes, the user interface may not refresh properly, leading to the perception that a record can be opened again.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Open Sessions: Verify if the record is already open in another session or window. If it is, you can switch to