How To Fix SRM_GENERIC_SP823 - &: The specified unique ID is already being used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_GENERIC_SP - SRM: Generic Service Provider

• Message number: 823

• Message text: &: The specified unique ID is already being used

What causes this issue?

The unique name for a record is constructed as follows: Record prefix -
Personnel number. The unique name created by this method has already
been used.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP823 - &: The specified unique ID is already being used ?

  The SAP error message SRM_GENERIC_SP823 with the description "The specified unique ID is already being used" typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error indicates that the unique identifier (ID) you are trying to use for a specific transaction or object is already in use by another record in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating or updating purchase orders, contracts, or other documents.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the unique ID you are trying to assign has already been assigned to another document or object in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing IDs.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to create or update records simultaneously, one user may have already used the ID before the other user attempts to use it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues