How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES161 - Plan direct quote for date &1 and source currency &2 is already defined

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Plan direct quote for date &1 and source currency &2 is already defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES161 - Plan direct quote for date &1 and source currency &2 is already defined ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES161 indicates that there is an attempt to create a direct quote for a specific date and source currency that has already been defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning or currency conversion processes within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a direct quote for the specified date and source currency already exists in the system. This could happen if the user or another process has already defined a direct quote for the same parameters.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, it may contain duplicate entries that conflict with existing records in SAP.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries to be created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Quotes: Verify if a direct quote for the specified date and source currency already exists. You can do this