How To Fix MQ131 - New package number & already exists

MQ131 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MQ - Messages for Euro Changeover Package

• Message number: 131

• Message text: New package number & already exists

What causes this issue?

You tried to create a package which already exists.

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?

Either choose a new package number or the existing tables will be
deleted if the ANALYZE phase has not yet been exceeded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

MQ131 - Details

• The SAP error message "MQ131 New package number & already exists" typically occurs during the process of creating or modifying a package in the SAP system. This error indicates that the package number you are trying to create or use already exists in the system, which leads to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Package Number: The primary cause of this error is that the package number you are attempting to create or modify is already in use by another package in the system.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can arise from user input errors, such as typos or incorrect package number formats.
  System Configuration: In some cases, the system configuration or settings may lead to conflicts in package numbering.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Packages: Before creating a new package, check the existing packages in the system to ensure that the package number you want to use is not already taken. You can do this by navigating to the