How To Fix CNV_DMC_SIN320 - Purchasing Info record &1 already exists for &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_DMC_SIN - Messages for s-innovations migration

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Purchasing Info record &1 already exists for &2 &3

What causes this issue?

With this migration object you can only extend already existing
purchasing info records with new purchasing organization or new
purchasing info record category.
Purchasing organization = &V2&, purchasing info record category = &V3&

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?

Delete these records from the template.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN320 - Purchasing Info record &1 already exists for &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message CNV_DMC_SIN320 indicates that there is an attempt to create a Purchasing Info Record (PIR) that already exists in the system. This error typically arises during data migration or data transfer processes, particularly when using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create a new Purchasing Info Record for a combination of material and vendor that already exists in the system.
  The data being imported or migrated contains duplicate entries for the same material and vendor combination.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Verify if the Purchasing Info Record already exists for the specified material and vendor combination. You can do this by using transaction code ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record) or ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record) to search for existing records.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found in your source data, you will need to clean up the data before attempting the migration again. Ensure that each material-vendor combination is unique.
  
  
  
  Update Existing Records:
  
  If the existing Purchasing Info Record needs to be updated with new information, consider using the update functionality instead of trying to create a new record.
  
  
  
  Adjust Migration Data:
  
  If you are using a migration tool, ensure that the data being uploaded does not contain duplicates. You may need to adjust your data extraction or transformation processes to prevent duplicates from being included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation for the specific migration tool you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures for handling existing records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  Data Migration Cockpit: If you are using the SAP Data Migration Cockpit, familiarize yourself with its features for handling duplicates and existing records.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully manage your Purchasing Info Records in SAP.