How To Fix FSH_DEM_PIR013 - Requirement with material number &1, version &2, plant &3, already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_DEM_PIR - Fashion specific Planned Independent Requirements

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Requirement with material number &1, version &2, plant &3, already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR013 - Requirement with material number &1, version &2, plant &3, already exists ?

  The SAP error message FSH_DEM_PIR013 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a requirement in the system. This typically occurs in the context of demand planning or forecasting, where the system is trying to create or update a requirement for a specific material, version, and plant combination, but finds that an identical requirement already exists.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a requirement for the specified material, version, and plant has already been created in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there were bulk uploads, duplicates may have been inadvertently created.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or update requirements simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Requirements: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/SDP94 (for demand planning) or /SAPAPO/SDP3 to view existing requirements for the specified material, version, and plant. 
  Identify if the requirement already exists and if it is valid.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate: 
  
  If a duplicate is found, you can either modify the existing requirement if changes are needed or delete the duplicate entry if it is not required.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Ensure that data being uploaded or entered into the system is validated to prevent duplicates. Implement checks in your data entry or migration processes.
  
  
  
  Review User Processes: 
  
  If concurrent processing is an issue, consider implementing locks or notifications to prevent multiple users from creating the same requirement at the same time.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your demand planning module.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for demand planning and inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and authorizations to create or modify requirements to avoid conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSH_DEM_PIR013 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.