How To Fix CF157 - There is already PRT data for material & in plant &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CF - PRT management messages

• Message number: 157

• Message text: There is already PRT data for material & in plant &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CF157 - There is already PRT data for material & in plant &. ?

  The SAP error message CF157 indicates that there is already Production Resource Tool (PRT) data associated with a specific material in a particular plant. This error typically arises when you attempt to create or assign PRT data for a material that already has existing PRT records.
  Cause:
  
  Existing PRT Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected that PRT data for the specified material and plant combination already exists in the database.
  Duplicate Entry Attempt: You may be trying to create a new PRT entry for a material that is already linked to an existing PRT.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing PRT Data:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (or navigate through the menu) to view the existing PRT data for the material in the specified plant.
  Verify if the PRT data is indeed present.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing PRT Data:
  
  If you need to change or update the existing PRT data, you can do so by selecting the existing entry and making the necessary modifications.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing PRT Data:
  
  If the existing PRT data is no longer needed, you can delete it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect production processes that rely on that PRT data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines within your organization regarding the management of PRT data to ensure compliance with internal processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a functional consultant for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  PRT (Production Resource Tool): PRTs are tools, equipment, or resources that are used in the production process. They can be linked to materials to track their usage and availability.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C223 (Display PRT), C220 (Change PRT), and C221 (Create PRT) for managing PRT data.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on PRT management and error handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the CF157 error and manage your PRT data effectively.