How To Fix SD204 - & already exists as a document

SD204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD - Online doc., terminology, translation, help

• Message number: 204

• Message text: & already exists as a document

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD204 - & already exists as a document ?

  The SAP error message SD204 typically indicates that a document you are trying to create or process already exists in the system. This error is commonly encountered in the Sales and Distribution (SD) module when there is an attempt to create a sales order, delivery, or billing document that has a duplicate reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document: The most common cause is that the document number or reference you are trying to use already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be an error in the input data, such as entering the same order number or reference that has already been processed.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may allow for certain types of documents to be created only once, leading to this error when a duplicate is attempted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify if the document you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by searching for the document number