How To Fix /PLMI/GSS_R2B_SPLIT003 - Split point has already been defined for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/GSS_R2B_SPLIT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Split point has already been defined for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B_SPLIT003 - Split point has already been defined for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/GSS_R2B_SPLIT003 indicates that a split point has already been defined for the specified material. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Logistics and Supply Chain Management modules, particularly when dealing with split points in the context of production or inventory management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to define a new split point for a material that already has an existing split point defined. This can happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Trying to create a new split point for a material that already has one.
  Importing or uploading data that includes a duplicate split point definition.
  Incorrect configuration or data entry in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Split Points:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code /PLMI/ or the specific module you are working with).
  Look up the material in question and check if a split point is already defined.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Split Point:
  
  If a split point already exists and you need to change it, you may need to modify the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  If the existing split point is no longer needed, you can delete it, provided that it does not affect other processes.
  
  
  
  Review Data Uploads:
  
  If you are importing data, ensure that the data being uploaded does not contain duplicate entries for split points.
  Clean up the data file to remove any duplicates before re-uploading.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to split points and the specific module you are working with for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with split points, such as /PLMI/ for logistics and inventory management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error message.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify split points in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.