How To Fix LRM157 - Text for standard condition field &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 157

• Message text: Text for standard condition field &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LRM157 - Text for standard condition field &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message LRM157, which states "Text for standard condition field &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of condition records in pricing or other areas where condition types are used. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a condition record with a text that already exists for the specified condition field.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already a text entry for the specified condition field (denoted by &1) in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate texts for standard condition fields.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently tried to enter a text that is identical to an existing one.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the condition types or the way texts are managed in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Texts: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., VK11 for creating condition records) and check