How To Fix 6P018 - Requirement already exists for the entered reqmts type or version

6P018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6P - Messages for planned independent requirements (Appl.area 60)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Requirement already exists for the entered reqmts type or version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6P018 - Requirement already exists for the entered reqmts type or version ?

  The SAP error message 6P018 ("Requirement already exists for the entered reqmts type or version") typically occurs in the context of project management or production planning when you are trying to create or modify a requirement that already exists in the system. This error indicates that there is a duplicate requirement for the specified requirement type or version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a requirement with the same type and version already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data you are entering, such as the requirement type or version.
  System Configuration: There might be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent the creation of multiple requirements of the same type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Requirements: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJR2 (for project requirements) or CJR3 (for project planning) to check if a requirement with the same type and version already exists.
  If you find