How To Fix ME598 - Quotation already exists

ME598 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ME - Purchasing: General Messages

• Message number: 598

• Message text: Quotation already exists

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to maintain a quotation against to an RFQ. However,
a quotation relating to this RFQ already exists in the system.

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?

You can change the existing quotation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ME598 - Quotation already exists ?

  The SAP error message ME598 ("Quotation already exists") typically occurs when you attempt to create a new quotation in the system, but a quotation with the same reference or criteria already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a purchase order or a request for quotation (RFQ).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a quotation with the same vendor, material, and other relevant details has already been created in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data entered may inadvertently match an existing quotation, leading to this error.
  System Configuration: There may be specific settings in the system that enforce unique constraints on quotations, causing this error to trigger.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Quotations: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME47 (Create Quotation) or ME49 (Display Quotation) to search for existing quotations that match the criteria you are trying to use.
  Review the list of quotations to see if one already exists for