How To Fix BU135 - Replacement term for package & length & already defined

BU135 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BU - Industry-specific short text replacement

• Message number: 135

• Message text: Replacement term for package & length & already defined

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BU135 - Details

• The SAP error message BU135 "Replacement term for package & length & already defined" typically occurs in the context of SAP's material management or logistics modules, particularly when dealing with the configuration of replacement terms for packaging materials.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to define a replacement term for a packaging material that has already been defined in the system. In SAP, replacement terms are used to specify alternative packaging materials or terms that can be used in place of the original packaging. If you try to create a new entry with the same package and length that already exists, the system will throw this error to prevent duplication.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction code (e.g., M/36 for defining packaging material) and check the existing replacement terms for the specified package and length.
  Look for any entries that match the package