How To Fix MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR008 - Cannot create duplicate distribution lines for central contract item &1

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR - Messages in Central Purchase Contract

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot create duplicate distribution lines for central contract item &1

What causes this issue?

Distribution lines with the same purchasing organization, purchasing
group, company code, document currency, plant, and payment terms cannot
be created.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR008 - Details

• The SAP error message MM_PUR_CNTRL_CONTR008 indicates that there is an attempt to create duplicate distribution lines for a central contract item. This typically occurs in the context of managing purchasing contracts in SAP, particularly when dealing with central contracts that are shared across multiple plants or purchasing organizations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You are trying to create a distribution line that already exists for the same central contract item. This can happen if the same distribution data (e.g., vendor, plant, or distribution percentage) is being entered multiple times.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry process, leading to the system interpreting the new entry as a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the contract or the way distribution lines are set up in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Distribution Lines:
  
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