How To Fix MW481 - & & appears more than once in item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MW - Messages IS-R / Allocation Tables

• Message number: 481

• Message text: & & appears more than once in item

What causes this issue?

The plant entered appears more than once in the allocation table item.
The allocation table is therefore inconsistent.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

Delete the plants that appear more than once from the allocation table.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MW481 - & & appears more than once in item ?

  The SAP error message MW481 indicates that there is a problem with the material document in the system, specifically that the same item appears more than once in the document. This can occur during various transactions, such as goods movements, inventory management, or when processing material documents.
  Cause:
  The error MW481 typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The same material item has been entered multiple times in the same document, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Data Entry: During the creation or modification of a material document, the user may have inadvertently entered the same item multiple times.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the material management module that allows duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MW481 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Document: Review the material document you are trying to process. Look for duplicate entries of the same item. If you find duplicates, remove the extra entries.
  
  
  Correct Data Entry: If you are entering data manually, ensure that you are not entering the same item more than once. If you are using a batch input or an interface, check the data being sent to SAP for duplicates.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like MB03 (Display Material Document) to view the document and identify duplicates.
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the issue persists and is related to system configuration, consult with your SAP Basis or MM consultant to review the settings and ensure that the system is configured to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling material documents and error messages.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MB1A, MB1B, MB1C, and MB03 for material document processing.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the MW481 error.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in material management are trained on proper data entry procedures to minimize the occurrence of this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the MW481 error effectively.