How To Fix O3199 - Plant & segment already maintained, creation not allowed

O3199 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O3 - IS-Oil: HPM messages (goods movements, QCI, deliveries)

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Plant & segment already maintained, creation not allowed

What causes this issue?

This material has already been created at the plant.
It is not possible to create it twice.

How to fix this error?

Enter another plant that has not been maintained for the material, or
return to the Material Master Menu and choose 'change' or 'display
material'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O3199 - Plant & segment already maintained, creation not allowed ?

  The SAP error message O3199 ("Plant & segment already maintained, creation not allowed") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new entry in a configuration or master data table where a combination of plant and segment already exists. This is common in scenarios involving material master data, cost center accounting, or other areas where specific combinations of organizational units and segments are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry in the system for the specified plant and segment combination. SAP does not allow the creation of duplicate entries to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings may restrict the creation of new entries if the combination already exists.
  Data Consistency: The system is designed to prevent inconsistencies that could arise from having multiple entries for the same plant and segment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before attempting to create a new entry, check