How To Fix SIPT236 - Document &1 is already recorded in Table SIPT_GAPS_BKPF

SIPT236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Document &1 is already recorded in Table SIPT_GAPS_BKPF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT236 - Document &1 is already recorded in Table SIPT_GAPS_BKPF ?

  The SAP error message SIPT236 indicates that a document (identified by &1) is already recorded in the table SIPT_GAPS_BKPF. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's handling of gap management for document postings, particularly in the context of financial accounting or controlling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Document Entry: The document you are trying to post or process has already been recorded in the SIPT_GAPS_BKPF table. This can happen if the document was previously processed, or if there was an attempt to post the same document multiple times.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the gap management settings in your SAP system, leading to incorrect handling of document postings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the system to recognize the document as already posted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by