How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM018 - Purchasing group &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Purchasing group &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM018 - Purchasing group &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM018 Purchasing group &1 already exists typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a purchasing group in the SAP system, and the purchasing group you are attempting to create already exists in the system. This error is common in the Materials Management (MM) module of SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The purchasing group you are trying to create already exists in the system. Each purchasing group must have a unique identifier.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error in the purchasing group code you are trying to enter.
  System Configuration: The system may have been configured to prevent the creation of duplicate purchasing groups.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Purchasing Groups:
  
  Navigate to the transaction code OMGS (or use the relevant menu path) to view existing purchasing groups.
  Search for the purchasing group code you are trying to create to confirm its existence.
  
  
  
  Use Existing Purchasing Group:
  
  If the purchasing group already exists, consider using that existing group instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Purchasing Group:
  
  If you need to make changes to the existing purchasing group, you can do so instead of creating a new one. Use transaction code OMGS to modify the details.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the purchasing group code you are entering for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Administrator:
  
  If you believe that the purchasing group should not exist or if you need to delete an existing one, consult with your SAP administrator or the relevant team responsible for maintaining the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OMGS: Maintain Purchasing Groups
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing purchasing groups and understanding the configuration settings related to them.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message and manage purchasing groups effectively in your SAP system.