How To Fix PS_DMND120 - A demand with the ID &1 already exists for this workpackage.

PS_DMND120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PS_DMND - Messages of Demand Object

• Message number: 120

• Message text: A demand with the ID &1 already exists for this workpackage.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PS_DMND120 - A demand with the ID &1 already exists for this workpackage. ?

  The SAP error message PS_DMND120 indicates that there is an attempt to create a demand (such as a planned order or a requirement) for a work package that already has an existing demand with the same ID. This typically occurs in the context of project system (PS) or demand management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Demand Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a demand with the specified ID already exists for the work package you are trying to create or modify.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as incorrect entries or a failure to properly delete or modify existing demands.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system settings or configurations may lead to unexpected behavior, causing the system to not recognize that a demand already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Demands: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder) or CJI3 (Project Actual Line Items) to check if a demand with the specified