How To Fix /ISDFPS/MM243 - The selected storage locations of the old plant already exist in plant &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/MM -

• Message number: 243

• Message text: The selected storage locations of the old plant already exist in plant &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM243 - The selected storage locations of the old plant already exist in plant &1 ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/MM243 indicates that there is an issue with the storage locations when trying to transfer or copy data from one plant to another. Specifically, it means that the storage locations you are trying to use in the new plant already exist in that plant, which is causing a conflict.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Storage Locations: The storage locations you are trying to create or transfer already exist in the target plant.
  Data Migration or Transfer: This error often occurs during data migration or when trying to set up a new plant with existing storage locations from another plant.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the system that are not allowing the transfer of storage locations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Storage Locations: 
  
  Go to the target plant in SAP and check the existing storage locations. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., OMLS for storage location management).
  If the storage locations already exist, you may need to either delete them or use different identifiers for the new storage locations.
  
  
  
  Modify the Transfer Process:
  
  If you are transferring data, ensure that you are not trying to create storage locations that already exist. You may need to adjust your data transfer files or settings to avoid this conflict.
  
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers:
  
  If you need to create new storage locations, ensure that they have unique identifiers that do not conflict with existing ones in the target plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to plant and storage location management for additional guidance on how to handle this error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot resolve it, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMLS (for storage location management) and SPRO (for configuration settings).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify storage locations in the target plant.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.