How To Fix REV012 - Revision & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: REV - PM/CS: Revision

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Revision & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message REV012 - Revision & already exists ?

  The SAP error message REV012 ("Revision & already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a revision of a document, material, or other object in SAP, and the revision you are attempting to use already exists in the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), or Engineering Change Management (ECM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Revision: The revision number you are trying to create or modify is already assigned to another document or object in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the revision number, leading to a conflict with an existing revision.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation of duplicate revisions for certain objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Revisions: Before creating a new revision, check the existing revisions for the document or object in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (for