How To Fix 06401 - Purchase requisition & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 06 -

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Purchase requisition & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 06401 - Purchase requisition & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "06401 Purchase requisition & already exists" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create a purchase requisition (PR) with a number that already exists in the system. This can happen for several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a purchase requisition with the same number has already been created. This can happen if the user is trying to create a PR manually and the system has already generated one automatically or if the user mistakenly tries to create a PR with a number that was previously used.
  
  
  Number Range Issues: If the number range for purchase requisitions is not set up correctly, it may lead to conflicts where the system tries to assign a number that is already in use.
  
  
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that are causing the