How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL005 - Enter a unique description for the storage location

RMPS_GENERAL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Enter a unique description for the storage location

What causes this issue?

Description "&V1&" is already being used. The descriptions on the
individual retention locations must be unique.

System Response

The specified retention location cannot be added - it is not possible to
save.

How to fix this error?

Terminate processing and assign a unique description.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL005 - Enter a unique description for the storage location ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL005, which states "Enter a unique description for the storage location," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a storage location in the SAP system, and the description you have entered is not unique. This can happen in various modules, particularly in materials management (MM) or warehouse management (WM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Description: The description you are trying to enter for the storage location already exists in the system. SAP requires that each storage location has a unique description to avoid confusion and ensure proper inventory management.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a typographical error or an unintentional space in the description that makes it appear unique when it is not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions: Before entering a new description, check the existing storage locations to see if the description you want to use is already in use. You can do this by navigating to the storage location