How To Fix OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON035 - Header text &1 already exists

OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON - Messages for Services in Purchasing

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Header text &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON035 - Header text &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_PUR_COMMON035, which states "Header text &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or contracts, when there is an attempt to create or modify a document with a header text that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the header text you are trying to enter (represented by &1) is already associated with another document. This is a validation check to prevent duplicate header texts, which can lead to confusion and data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Header Texts: 
  
  Review the existing documents in the system to see if the header text you are trying to use is already in use. You can do this by searching for documents with similar header texts.
  
  
  
  Modify the Header Text: 
  
  If the header text is indeed already in use, consider