How To Fix U6169 - Enter an identification that does not contain any entries

U6169 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U6 - Message Class for BRE

• Message number: 169

• Message text: Enter an identification that does not contain any entries

What causes this issue?

Entries for identification &v2& already exist in table &v1&.

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?

Specify a different identification.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

U6169 - Details

• The SAP error message U6169, which states "Enter an identification that does not contain any entries," typically occurs when you are trying to enter or select an identification (such as a material number, customer ID, or vendor ID) in a transaction or screen where the system expects a valid entry, but the entry you provided is either empty or already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Empty Input Field: The field where you are supposed to enter the identification is left blank.
  Existing Entry: The identification you are trying to enter already exists in the system, and the transaction or process does not allow duplicates.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be in a transaction that does not support the entry you are trying to make.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to create or modify entries, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Input: Ensure that you are entering a valid identification that does not