How To Fix WZRE_LIST017 - Document type is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WZRE_LIST - Settlement Management - Lists

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Document type is not unique

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  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WZRE_LIST017: Document type is not unique:
  
  Error Message
  WZRE_LIST017: Document type is not unique
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when the system encounters multiple entries for the same document type in a context where it expects a unique document type. Typically, this happens during processing of financial documents, asset accounting, or other document-related transactions where the document type is used as a key or filter.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Duplicate entries for the same document type in customizing tables.
  Incorrect or inconsistent configuration in document type settings.
  Custom reports or programs that do not handle multiple document types properly.
  Data inconsistencies in the database where document types are expected to be unique but are not.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check Document Type Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction OBA7 (Financial Accounting Document Types) or the relevant customizing transaction for the module you are working with.
  Verify that the document type you are using is defined uniquely.
  Ensure there are no duplicate entries for the same document type in the customizing tables.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Tables:
  
  Use SE16/SE16N to check tables related to document types, such as:
  
  T003 (Document Types)
  T003T (Document Type Texts)
  
  
  Look for duplicate entries or inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code or Reports:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom report or program, check the logic where document types are selected or filtered.
  Ensure that the program handles multiple document types correctly and does not assume uniqueness where it is not guaranteed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks or database queries to identify duplicate document types in transactional data.
  Correct or clean up any inconsistent data.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for SAP Notes related to WZRE_LIST017 for any known issues or patches.
  If the problem persists, consider raising a support ticket with SAP, providing detailed information about the scenario and system.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBA7 – Define Document Types (FI)
  SE16/SE16N – Data Browser for table checks
  S_ALR_87012342 – Asset Accounting Reports (if related to asset accounting)
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  T003 – Document Types
  T003T – Document Type Texts
  Other module-specific tables depending on the context (e.g., asset accounting tables)
  
  
  
  Common Modules Affected:
  
  Financial Accounting (FI)
  Asset Accounting (AA)
  Controlling (CO)
  Custom developments involving document processing
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can help you with more specific steps.