How To Fix MMPUR_HUB_EXT_PR005 - Central request for quotation for PRs: &1&2&3 already exists.&4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MMPUR_HUB_EXT_PR - for manage purchase requisition centrally

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Central request for quotation for PRs: &1&2&3 already exists.&4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MMPUR_HUB_EXT_PR005 - Central request for quotation for PRs: &1&2&3 already exists.&4 ?

  The SAP error message MMPUR_HUB_EXT_PR005 indicates that there is an attempt to create a central request for quotation (RFQ) for purchase requisitions (PRs) that already have an existing RFQ. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Materials Management (MM) module when dealing with external procurement processes.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate RFQ Creation: The system has detected that an RFQ for the specified purchase requisitions already exists. This can happen if the same PRs are being processed multiple times or if there is a system error that causes the same RFQ to be generated more than once.
  Incorrect PR Selection: The user may have selected the same PRs that were already included in a previous RFQ.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the RFQ process in the SAP system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing RFQs: 
  
  Go to the RFQ transaction (e.g., ME41 or ME47) and check if an RFQ already exists for the specified PRs. You can use the PR numbers provided in the error message (represented as &1, &2, &3) to search for existing RFQs.
  
  
  
  Review PRs: 
  
  Verify the purchase requisitions involved. Ensure that you are not trying to create an RFQ for PRs that are already linked to another RFQ.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing RFQ: 
  
  If you find that an RFQ already exists and it is valid, you may need to modify it instead of creating a new one. If the existing RFQ is no longer needed, consider deleting it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team to understand the specific configurations related to RFQs and PRs in your system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors: 
  
  If you suspect that this is a system error, check the system logs for any related issues or errors that may have occurred during the RFQ creation process.
  
  
  
  User Training: 
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for creating RFQs to avoid duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME41 (Create RFQ), ME42 (Change RFQ), ME47 (Maintain Quotes), and ME51 (Create Purchase Requisition).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.