How To Fix ME348 - Source list record created in another system

ME348 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 348

• Message text: Source list record created in another system

What causes this issue?

The source list record was created in a different (central) system and
distributed to this system via
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Changing or deleting the data in your system can result in unwanted
inconsistencies between that system and the central one.

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?

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Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME348 - Source list record created in another system ?

  The SAP error message ME348, which states "Source list record created in another system," typically occurs when there is an attempt to access or modify a source list record that was created in a different SAP system. This can happen in scenarios involving system landscapes with multiple SAP systems, such as in a landscape with development, quality assurance, and production systems, or in scenarios involving system integration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cross-System Data: The source list record exists in a different SAP system (e.g., a production system) and is not available in the current system (e.g., a development or testing system).
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between systems, leading to discrepancies in source list records.
  Transport Issues: If the source list was supposed to be transported from one system to another but was not, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source List in the Correct System: Verify if the source list record exists in