How To Fix RMSRCPDIA035 - An equipment requirement already exists for action &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPDIA - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPDIA - User Interface

• Message number: 035

• Message text: An equipment requirement already exists for action &1

What causes this issue?

You can only assign one equipment requirement to an action.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you require a different equipment requirement than the current one,
delete it and assign a new equipment requirement.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPDIA035 - An equipment requirement already exists for action &1 ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPDIA035 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an equipment requirement for a specific action, but the system has detected that an equipment requirement already exists for that action. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource Management or Project Management modules, where equipment requirements are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing equipment requirement for the specified action. This could happen if the user is trying to create a new requirement without realizing that one has already been created.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or synchronization, leading to the system not recognizing that the requirement already exists.
  User Error: The user may have inadvertently attempted to create a requirement for an action that has already been processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Requirements: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report where equipment requirements are managed.
  Search for existing equipment requirements associated with the action in question to confirm that one already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Requirement: 
  
  If a requirement already exists, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one. This can often resolve the issue without needing to create duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Requirement: 
  
  If you find that there are indeed duplicate entries, you may need to delete the unnecessary one, ensuring that you do not remove any critical data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to equipment requirements and actions to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the existing requirement, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that deal with equipment management, such as IW31 (Create Order), IW32 (Change Order), or others depending on your specific SAP module.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify equipment requirements.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to the specific SAP module you are working with to better understand how equipment requirements are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RMSRCPDIA035 error and continue with your work in SAP.