How To Fix /GSINS/OLR_MSG031 - Overwrite line: &1 to new value &2 &4 (old value &3 &4)

/GSINS/OLR_MSG031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /GSINS/OLR_MSG -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Overwrite line: &1 to new value &2 &4 (old value &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG031 - Overwrite line: &1 to new value &2 &4 (old value &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /GSINS/OLR_MSG031 typically indicates that there is an attempt to overwrite a line item in a document or transaction with a new value, but the system is preventing this action because it conflicts with existing data. This error message is often related to the handling of line items in logistics or inventory management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to change a line item in a document (like a purchase order, sales order, or inventory record) to a new value that conflicts with the existing value.
  The system has validation rules that prevent overwriting certain fields or values if they are already populated or if they are linked to other processes.
  There may be a mismatch in data types or formats, or the new value does not meet the required criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review the Line Item: Check the line item that is