How To Fix MRTRS005 - Process instruction &1 in phase &2 already exists

MRTRS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MRTRS - RMS-MRTRS : Error Messages for Master Recipe Transformation

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Process instruction &1 in phase &2 already exists

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MRTRS005 - Process instruction &1 in phase &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message MRTRS005 indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a process instruction that already exists in the specified phase. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) or Production Planning (PP) modules, where process instructions are used to manage production processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Duplicate Process Instructions: The system is trying to create a new process instruction for a phase that already has an existing instruction.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry that leads to the creation of a duplicate instruction.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration of the process instructions in the system.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or modify process instructions simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MRTRS005 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Process Instructions:
  
  Navigate