How To Fix OILQU011 - Quotations that are identical cannot be imported

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OILQU - Messages for Market Data: Maintenance Views for Commodities

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Quotations that are identical cannot be imported

What causes this issue?

You are trying to import quotations that are identical. Data records
that do not have any differences in their key field values are
considered identical.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OILQU011 - Quotations that are identical cannot be imported ?

  The SAP error message OILQU011, which states "Quotations that are identical cannot be imported," typically occurs when you are trying to import quotation data into the SAP system, and the system detects that the quotations being imported are identical to existing quotations in the database. This is a safeguard to prevent duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies in data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Quotations: The most common cause is that the quotation you are trying to import already exists in the system with the same details (e.g., quotation number, customer, items, prices).
  Data Import Process: The import process may not be correctly configured to handle existing data, leading to attempts to import duplicates.
  Incorrect Data Preparation: The data file being imported may have been prepared incorrectly, leading to identical entries being included.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Quotations: Before importing, check the existing quotations in the system to see if the quotation you are trying to import already exists. You can do this by searching for the quotation number or relevant details in the SAP system.
  Modify the Import Data: If you find that the quotation already exists, you can either:
  
  Update the existing quotation instead of importing a new one.
  Modify the data in your import file to ensure that it does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  Use Unique Identifiers: Ensure that each quotation has a unique identifier. If you are generating quotation numbers, make sure they are not reused.
  Review Import Configuration: If you are using a specific tool or method for importing data (like LSMW, BAPIs, or custom programs), review the configuration to ensure it handles duplicates appropriately.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your import process to catch and log duplicate entries before they cause issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for more details on quotation management and data import processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA21 (Create Quotation) and VA22 (Change Quotation) to manage quotations directly in the system.
  Support Forums: Check SAP community forums or support channels for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks in your import process to prevent duplicates from being created in the first place.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OILQU011 error and successfully manage your quotation imports in SAP.