How To Fix MV034 - Purchase order item occurs more than once in file

MV034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MV - Messages for Transfer of Partly Open Purchase Orders

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Purchase order item occurs more than once in file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MV034 - Purchase order item occurs more than once in file ?

  The SAP error message MV034 ("Purchase order item occurs more than once in file") typically occurs during the processing of a purchase order (PO) when the system detects that a specific item in the PO is duplicated. This can happen during various transactions, such as when uploading data from a file or during the creation of a purchase order through a program or interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same item has been entered multiple times in the file or data source being processed.
  Incorrect Data Upload: If you are uploading data from an external file (like a CSV or Excel file), it may contain duplicate rows for the same purchase order item.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the same item being added multiple times in the purchase order.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the file or data source you are using to ensure that there