How To Fix FMEF033 - Purchase requisition &3 already exists for material reservation &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEF - Messages for Earmarked Funds

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Purchase requisition &3 already exists for material reservation &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEF033 - Purchase requisition &3 already exists for material reservation &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message FMEF033 indicates that there is a conflict with a purchase requisition that already exists for a material reservation. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new purchase requisition for a material that already has an existing requisition associated with it.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Purchase Requisition: The error arises when there is an attempt to create a new purchase requisition for a material that already has an existing purchase requisition.
  Material Reservation: The material reservation specified in the error message is already linked to a purchase requisition, which prevents the creation of another requisition for the same material.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the same material is being processed multiple times inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Purchase Requisitions: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition) to check if there is already a purchase requisition for the specified material reservation.
  Look for the purchase requisition number mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Material Reservations:
  
  Use transaction codes like MB21 (Create Material Reservation) or MB22 (Change Material Reservation) to review the existing reservations and their associated purchase requisitions.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Requisition:
  
  If the existing purchase requisition is no longer needed, consider deleting it or modifying it to accommodate the new requirements.
  If the requisition is still valid, you may need to adjust your new request to reference the existing requisition.
  
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: 
  
  If you are unsure about the existing requisition's status or need to make changes, consult with colleagues or your procurement team to ensure that you are not disrupting any ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  System Configuration: 
  
  If this error occurs frequently and is not expected behavior, it may be worth checking with your SAP Basis or configuration team to ensure that the system settings are correct and that there are no underlying issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME51N (Create Purchase Requisition), ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition), and MB21/MB22 for material reservations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals for best practices on managing purchase requisitions and material reservations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FMEF033 error and proceed with your procurement processes effectively.