How To Fix J3155 - Position value was transferred several times; save not possible

J3155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Position value was transferred several times; save not possible

What causes this issue?

The position value for the position '&V1&', date '&V2&' was transferred
several times.

System Response

The system will not allow you to save the position value.

How to fix this error?

Check which of the transferred position values is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3155 - Position value was transferred several times; save not possible ?

  The SAP error message J3155, which states "Position value was transferred several times; save not possible," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Controlling (CO) modules. This error indicates that there is an issue with the data integrity of the position values being processed, often due to duplicate entries or inconsistencies in the data.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same position value has been entered multiple times in the system, leading to conflicts when trying to save the data.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect or incomplete information in the relevant fields.
  Incorrect Configuration: Configuration settings in the project or controlling areas may not be set up correctly, leading to issues with how position values are handled.
  User Errors: Manual data entry errors can also lead to this issue, especially if users are not following the correct procedures