How To Fix PO160 - Data record already exists

PO160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PO - Spooler message

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Data record already exists

What causes this issue?

The record to be saved already exists.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PO160 - Details

• The SAP error message PO160, which states "Data record already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a purchase order (PO) or another data record in SAP that already exists in the system. This error can arise in various contexts, such as during the creation of purchase orders, vendor master records, or other transactional data.
  Causes:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system has detected a duplicate entry for the data you are trying to create. This could be due to:
  
  An existing purchase order with the same number.
  A vendor master record that already exists with the same details.
  A material master record that is already created.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization can lead to this error.
  
  
  User Error: The user may inadvertently try to create a record that they believe is new but is actually a duplicate.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating