How To Fix LRM140 - Text for result field "&1" already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Text for result field "&1" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM140 - Text for result field "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM140, which states "Text for result field '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Logistics or when dealing with result fields in various applications, such as Quality Management (QM) or other modules that involve result recording.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a text entry for a result field that already has an existing entry in the system. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to add a new text for a result field that has already been defined.
  Attempting to save a result record with a duplicate text entry for a specific field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or application where the error occurred.
  Look for the result field mentioned in the error message and check if a text entry already exists for it.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Text:
  
  If a