How To Fix M2515 - Evaluation structure & aleady exists in table T804A.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 515

• Message text: Evaluation structure & aleady exists in table T804A.

What causes this issue?

Some of the evaluation structure tables are cross-client. For this
reason, various evaluation structures must be given different names for
each client.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please select another name for the evaluation structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2515 - Evaluation structure & aleady exists in table T804A. ?

  The SAP error message M2515, which states "Evaluation structure & already exists in table T804A," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify an evaluation structure that already exists in the system. This error is related to the configuration of the Material Management (MM) module, specifically in the area of evaluation and reporting.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new evaluation structure with a key that already exists in the T804A table.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the configuration settings for evaluation structures.
  The system is trying to process an evaluation structure that has not been properly defined or has conflicting entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Evaluation Structures:
  
  Go to transaction code OMD1 (or the relevant transaction for your version) to view the existing evaluation structures.
  Look for the evaluation structure that is causing the conflict. 
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the evaluation structure already exists and is not needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary.
  If you need to keep the existing structure, ensure that the new structure you are trying to create has a unique identifier.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings do not have any inconsistencies or duplicates.
  Check the customizing settings in the IMG (Implementation Guide) under the relevant sections for Material Management.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to evaluation structures for any specific guidelines or updates that may apply to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If this issue arises in a development or quality environment, ensure that any transport requests related to evaluation structures are correctly managed and do not contain conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Table T804A: This table stores the evaluation structures used in the Material Management module. Understanding its structure and contents can help in troubleshooting.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OMD1, OMD2, and OMD3 for managing evaluation structures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.