How To Fix SIPT729 - Prefix (&1, &2) is not unique in Customizing for company code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIPT - SIPT: Digital Signature Portugal

• Message number: 729

• Message text: Prefix (&1, &2) is not unique in Customizing for company code &3

What causes this issue?

The combination of leading document type and series is not unique in
Customizing and has been entered for different number range intervals.

System Response

The current document can be posted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Check Customizing and enter a unique combination of leading document
type and series within the same company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIPT729 - Prefix (&1, &2) is not unique in Customizing for company code &3 ?

  The SAP error message SIPT729 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a prefix in the Customizing settings for a specific company code. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a configuration that requires a unique identifier (prefix) but finds that the specified prefix is already in use for the same company code or another configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Prefix: The prefix you are trying to use is already assigned to another entry in the Customizing settings for the specified company code.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the Customizing settings where the same prefix is inadvertently assigned to multiple entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it is possible that duplicate prefixes were introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Prefixes: Go to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the existing prefixes for the specified company code. Ensure that the prefix you are trying to use is not already assigned.
  Modify or Delete Duplicates: If you find that the prefix is already in use, you can either modify the existing entry to use a different prefix or delete the duplicate entry if it is no longer needed.
  Use a Unique Prefix: Choose a different prefix that is guaranteed to be unique within the context of the company code.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific configuration you are working on to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  Transport Requests: If this issue arises in a development environment, ensure that any transport requests related to Customizing are correctly managed and do not contain conflicting entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to access the Customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on resolving it.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide assistance based on your specific system configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the SIPT729 error and implement a solution to resolve it.