How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP217 - More than one item has been entered at the same item &1

/PLMB/BA_RCP217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 217

• Message text: More than one item has been entered at the same item &1

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/PLMB/BA_RCP217 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP217 indicates that more than one item has been entered for the same item number in a transaction where only one entry is allowed. This typically occurs in scenarios such as creating or processing a bill of materials (BOM), purchase orders, or other documents where unique item entries are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the user has inadvertently entered the same item multiple times in a single transaction.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external system, it may contain duplicates.
  User Error: Users may not be aware of the requirement for unique item entries and may enter the same item multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entries: Review the entries in the transaction to identify any duplicate item numbers. Remove any duplicates to ensure that each item is listed only once.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent users from entering