How To Fix BBP_ES_ERP_INT006 - Ref. PR &1 item &2 cannot be selected; already used in SAP Sourcing RFQ

BBP_ES_ERP_INT006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BBP_ES_ERP_INT - E-Sourcing integration

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Ref. PR &1 item &2 cannot be selected; already used in SAP Sourcing RFQ

What causes this issue?

The system is set up to send specific requests for quotations (RFQs) to
SAP Sourcing. You want to create an RFQ by referencing a purchase
requisition. The reference item you want to adopt is already used as a
reference in an RFQ that has already been sent to SAP Sourcing. To avoid
double procurement, it is not possible to copy this reference item to
other RFQs.

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?

As this purchase requisition item is already being sourced by SAP
Sourcing, select another reference item for the RFQ.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT006 - Ref. PR &1 item &2 cannot be selected; already used in SAP Sourcing RFQ ?

  The SAP error message BBP_ES_ERP_INT006 indicates that a Purchase Requisition (PR) item is already being used in an SAP Sourcing Request for Quotation (RFQ). This typically occurs when there is an attempt to select or process a PR item that has already been referenced in an RFQ, which can lead to conflicts or duplication in procurement processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  PR Already Used in RFQ: The specific PR item you are trying to select has already been included in an RFQ in SAP Sourcing.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between SAP ERP and SAP Sourcing, leading to inconsistencies in the status of PR items.
  User Error: The user may be attempting to select the same PR item for multiple RFQs or processes inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check RFQ Status: Verify if the PR item is indeed being used in an RFQ. You can do this by checking the RFQ documents in SAP Sourcing to see