How To Fix /PLMI/PPE4121 - Header data already exists at &1 &2 for &3

/PLMI/PPE4121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPE4 -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Header data already exists at &1 &2 for &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4121 - Header data already exists at &1 &2 for &3 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPE4121 Header data already exists at &1 &2 for &3 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a record in the system where a header record already exists for the specified object. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where header data is crucial for managing items, documents, or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing header record in the database for the specified object (e.g., a document, project, or item).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may be trying to create a new record with the same key or identifier as an existing record.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicate records that were not cleaned up.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to create or modify