How To Fix C+251 - Period records for material &1 already exist

C+251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C+ -

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Period records for material &1 already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C+251 - Period records for material &1 already exist ?

  The SAP error message C+251 indicates that there are already existing period records for a specific material in the system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a period record for a material that already has records for the specified period.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Period Records: The primary cause of this error is that the system has already recorded data for the specified material and period. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new record for a period that has already been closed or recorded.
  There are multiple users or processes trying to create records for the same material and period simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect data entry, such as specifying the wrong material number or period.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if there are existing period records for the material in question.
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