How To Fix RELMPE011 - Initial entry already exists

RELMPE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RELMPE - Messages for Other Public Registers

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Initial entry already exists

Self-Explanatory Message

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RELMPE011 - Details

• The SAP error message RELMPE011: Initial entry already exists typically occurs in the context of managing master data, particularly when dealing with the creation or modification of records in the SAP system. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to create a new entry that conflicts with an existing initial entry in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The system is trying to create a new record that has the same key or identifier as an existing record. This often happens when the initial entry for a specific object (like a customer, vendor, or material) already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data being entered, leading the system to believe that the entry is a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues with the configuration settings in the relevant module that are causing the system