How To Fix >6159 - Correspondence run already exists - cannot be created as template

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >6 - Purchasing Document

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Correspondence run already exists - cannot be created as template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >6159 - Correspondence run already exists - cannot be created as template ?

  The SAP error message 6159 ("Correspondence run already exists - cannot be created as template") typically occurs when you attempt to create a correspondence run in SAP that has already been created for the same parameters. This error is common in modules that handle correspondence, such as SAP Financials (FI) or SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  A correspondence run with the same selection criteria (e.g., date, type, etc.) already exists in the system.
  The system prevents the creation of duplicate correspondence runs to maintain data integrity and avoid confusion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Correspondence Runs:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or report where you are trying to create the correspondence run.
  Look for an option to display or list existing correspondence runs.
  Verify if a run with the same parameters already exists.
  
  
  
  Use Different Parameters:
  
  If you find that a correspondence run already exists, consider using different parameters (e.g., a different date range or type) to create a new run.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Existing Runs:
  
  If the existing correspondence run is no longer needed, you may have the option to delete or archive it, depending on your organization's data retention policies and the specific SAP configuration.
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for your specific module to understand the rules around correspondence runs.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may be using transaction codes like F.27 (for FI) or similar codes for other modules.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify correspondence runs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and successfully create the correspondence run you need.