How To Fix O1042 - Create contract QS item &: already & by & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Create contract QS item &: already & by & &

What causes this issue?

The contract quantity schedule item &V1& should be created at this
point, but a &v2& quantity already exists for the contract.

System Response

When the quantity schedule is created after follow-on documents
(Call-off) have been created, the quantity &v2& is not automatically
adjusted to reflect the situation in the quantity schedule.

How to fix this error?

Continue processing.
Check the follow-on documents for the contract.
Check the <DS:DE.OIA_CSEGI>QS permission indicator</> for the contract
document type. It is probably not set (or may not have been set at some
time in the past). The indicator determines whether and how the
quantity schedule is created.
To avoid data inconsistencies, you should check if it is possible to
reverse the follow-on documents. If it is, we recommend that you do the
following:
Do not save the current document.
Undo the follow-on documents by using the reversal functionality (&v2&
quantity should then be zero).
Go back to document maintenance and create the quantity schedule for
this item (this message should not appear again).
Recreate the required follow-on documents.
As an alternative to reversing the follow-on documents, you can also
manually adapt the contract quantity schedule to reflect the current
follow-on document situation <DS:NA.O1037>&what_to_do& detail</>
Check your manual input in the quantity schedule by double-clicking on
the &v2& quantity or totals field, then you get a &v2& list which
allows you to see whether the QS data matches the document data (if not
marked in RED).
&reference&
<DS:NA.O1091>Message O1091</>
SD - Sales
<DS:DE.ERLMENGE>Quantity for completion</>
MM - Purchasing
<DS:DE.BSTMG>Purchase order quantity</>
&DEPENDENCIES&
<DS:DE.OIA_SMENGE>Follow-on documents</>

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1042 - Create contract QS item &: already & by & & ?

  The SAP error message O1042, which states "Create contract QS item &: already & by & &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a contract item in the Quality Management (QM) module that already exists. This error indicates that the system has detected a duplicate entry for the contract item you are trying to create.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the contract item you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly deleted or an attempt to create the same item again.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may not be unique or may not meet the criteria set in the system, leading to conflicts.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the SAP system that enforce uniqueness for certain fields, causing this error when those conditions are not met.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Contracts: Before creating a new contract item, check the existing contracts in the system to see if the item already exists. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME33K (Display Contract) or ME31K (Create Contract) to search for existing entries.
  Review Data Entry: Ensure that the data you are entering is correct and does not conflict with existing entries. Pay attention to key fields that may be causing the duplication.
  Delete or Modify Existing Entry: If you find that the contract item already exists and is not needed, you may consider deleting it or modifying it as necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to contract management and QM to understand the specific requirements for creating contract items.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31K (Create Contract), ME32K (Change Contract), and ME33K (Display Contract).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this error. You can search for specific error messages in the SAP Support Portal.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify contract items in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the O1042 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.