How To Fix 61002 - Planned order & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 61 - Fehlermeldungen fuer Bedarfsplanung

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Planned order & already exists

What causes this issue?

You have selected a number for the planned order which already exists
in the system.

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?

Enter another number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 61002 - Planned order & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "61002 Planned order & already exists" typically occurs when you attempt to create a planned order for a material that already has an existing planned order in the system. This can happen during various processes, such as MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs or manual order creation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Planned Order: The most common cause is that a planned order for the same material and quantity already exists in the system.
  MRP Run: If an MRP run has already generated a planned order for the same material, trying to create another one will trigger this error.
  Order Type Conflicts: There may be conflicts with the order types or settings in the material master that prevent the creation of a new planned order.
  Time Frame Issues: The planned order might be within a time frame that overlaps with another planned order.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Planned Orders: 
  
  Use transaction code MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if there is already a planned order for the material in question.
  If a planned order exists, you may need to adjust the existing order instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Orders: 
  
  If the existing planned order is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code MD12 (Change Planned Order) or MD13 (Display Planned Order).
  If the planned order needs to be modified, you can adjust the quantity or dates as necessary.
  
  
  
  Review MRP Settings: 
  
  Ensure that the MRP settings for the material are correctly configured to avoid unnecessary duplicate orders.
  Check the MRP type and other relevant settings in the material master (transaction code MM03).
  
  
  
  Run MRP Again: 
  
  If you have made changes to the existing planned orders or the material master, consider running the MRP again to regenerate the planned orders as needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations or settings that may be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  MD12: Change Planned Order
  MD13: Display Planned Order
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planned orders in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the "61002 Planned order & already exists" error in SAP.