How To Fix OUT002 - Outsource Field &1 already exists.

OUT002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OUT - Messages for Outsourcing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Outsource Field &1 already exists.

What causes this issue?

On infotype 0491, a field has been added that already exists in another
field.

System Response

Error message on screen, not allowing saving of infotype.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that all field entries are unique.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OUT002 - Outsource Field &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message OUT002: Outsource Field &1 already exists typically occurs in the context of managing outsourcing or subcontracting processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or define an outsourcing field (or entry) that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the outsourcing field you are trying to create or modify already exists in the database. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to add a new outsourcing field with the same identifier as an existing one.
  There was a previous attempt to create the field that was not properly completed or was duplicated.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: Sometimes, data integrity issues or inconsistencies in the database can lead to this error, especially if there have been recent changes or updates to the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or table where the