How To Fix SE196 - Entry sheet with communication number & already exists

SE196 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Entry sheet with communication number & already exists

What causes this issue?

An attempt has been made to create an entry sheet with a communication
number that already exists in the system. The communication number is a
unique identifier for the entry sheet that is applicable beyond system
boundaries.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE196 - Entry sheet with communication number & already exists ?

  The SAP error message SE196, which states "Entry sheet with communication number & already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when dealing with service entry sheets or purchase order confirmations. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process an entry sheet that already exists in the system with the same communication number.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that an entry sheet with the same communication number has already been created in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same data.
  System processes that inadvertently create duplicate entries.
  Errors in data migration or integration processes.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the system does not recognize that the entry sheet already exists due to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create the same entry sheet simultaneously, it