How To Fix SEPA_CI_LIMIT004 - Entry with creditor identifier &1 and IBAN &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEPA_CI_LIMIT - SEPA CI Limit: Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Entry with creditor identifier &1 and IBAN &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEPA_CI_LIMIT004 - Entry with creditor identifier &1 and IBAN &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SEPA_CI_LIMIT004 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) credit transfer with a creditor identifier and IBAN (International Bank Account Number) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to register a creditor or process a payment for a creditor that has already been set up in the system.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the creditor identifier (Creditor ID) and IBAN combination you are trying to use is already present in the database. This can happen if:
  
  The creditor was previously registered.
  There was an attempt to create a new entry with the same details.
  Data was imported or migrated that included duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the same creditor information is being processed multiple times due to system errors or incorrect data handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SEPA_CI or FI01 (for creating a creditor) to check if the creditor identifier and IBAN already exist in the system.
  You can also use transaction SE16 or SE16N to query the relevant database tables (e.g., T042Z for creditor data) to see if the entry is already present.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find that the entry already exists and is correct, you may not need to create a new one. Instead, you can use the existing creditor information for your transactions.
  If there are duplicates that should not exist, you may need to delete or modify the incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Review Data Import Processes: 
  
  If this error arises from a data import or migration process, review the data to ensure that there are no duplicates before importing it into the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling creditor identifiers and IBANs in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Custom Programs: 
  
  If you are using custom programs or interfaces to create creditors, ensure that they include checks for existing entries to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SEPA Compliance: Ensure that your system is compliant with SEPA regulations, which may include specific formats for creditor identifiers and IBANs.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance on handling SEPA transactions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing creditors and payments in SAP, such as:
  
  FI01: Create Creditor
  FI02: Change Creditor
  FI03: Display Creditor
  SEPA_CI: Manage SEPA Creditors
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SEPA_CI_LIMIT004 error and ensure that your creditor data is correctly managed in SAP.