How To Fix RPWLR220 - Error in number range allocation. Case number & for & already exists

RPWLR220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPWLR - Labour Relations

• Message number: 220

• Message text: Error in number range allocation. Case number & for & already exists

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RPWLR220 - Details

• The SAP error message RPWLR220, which states "Error in number range allocation. Case number & for & already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP's case management or similar modules where unique identifiers (like case numbers) are required for records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Case Number: The error indicates that the system is trying to create a new case with a case number that already exists in the database. This can happen if the number range for case numbers is not properly configured or if there is an attempt to manually assign a case number that is already in use.
  Number Range Configuration: The number range for the case numbers may not be set up correctly, or it may have been exhausted.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, such as orphaned records or issues with data migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Case Numbers: Verify if the case number you are trying to create already