How To Fix PRC_PRI815 - Item &1 of external document already exists

PRC_PRI815 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_PRI - Messages for Pricing Engine

• Message number: 815

• Message text: Item &1 of external document already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PRC_PRI815 - Item &1 of external document already exists ?

  The SAP error message PRC_PRI815 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an item in an external document. This typically occurs in the context of procurement or project management when trying to create or update a document that references an item that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the item you are trying to add or update already exists in the external document or in the system.
  Incorrect Document Reference: The external document may have been referenced incorrectly, leading to a conflict with existing entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been created during the migration process.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are trying to create or update the same item simultaneously, it may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Verify if the item already exists in the external document or in the system. You can do this by