How To Fix J3143 - Position already exists

J3143 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 143

• Message text: Position already exists

What causes this issue?

A position object with the specified <DS:DE.JBRBESTO>position criteria
</> already exists.
A '&V2&' position belongs to the transferred product type '&V1&', which
can be identified with position criteria '&V3&'. However, the values '
&V4&' were transferred as position criteria.

System Response

A new position object does not need to be created. The existing one
will be changed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3143 - Position already exists ?

  The SAP error message J3143 ("Position already exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP's Human Capital Management (HCM) module, particularly when dealing with organizational management (OM) or personnel administration. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a position in the system that already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Position Creation: The most common cause is that the user is trying to create a new position with an identifier (such as a position number) that already exists in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error in the position ID being entered, leading to confusion with an existing position.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration may not allow for certain types of changes or duplications.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Positions: Before creating a new position, check the existing positions in the system to ensure that the position ID you are trying to create does not already exist. You can