How To Fix RMSL253 - No values were changed; declared values already exist

RMSL253 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 253

• Message text: No values were changed; declared values already exist

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RMSL253 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL253, which states "No values were changed; declared values already exist," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Retail Management System (RMS) when you are trying to update or create a record that already has the same values as existing records. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to upload or modify data related to articles, prices, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Values: The values you are trying to enter or update already exist in the system. For example, if you are trying to create a new article with a code that is already in use, or if you are trying to set a price that is already set for a specific article.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or a custom upload program), the data being uploaded may contain duplicates or may not be