How To Fix /RPM/ITEM126 - Version ID & already exists for item & and cannot be duplicated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Version ID & already exists for item & and cannot be duplicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM126 - Version ID & already exists for item & and cannot be duplicated ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM126 Version ID & already exists for item & and cannot be duplicated typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management (RPM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. This error indicates that you are trying to create or save a new version of an item (such as a recipe or product) that already has an existing version with the same version ID.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Version ID: The version ID you are trying to assign to the new item already exists for the same item. Each item in SAP should have a unique version ID.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in data entry where the same version ID was inadvertently reused.
  System Configuration: The system may not be configured to allow multiple versions of the same item with the same version ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions: Before creating a new version, check the existing versions of the item to see if the version ID you are trying to use is already in use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using reports that list item versions.
  
  
  Use a Unique Version ID: If the version ID is already in use, you will need to assign a new, unique version ID to the item you are trying to create or modify.
  
  
  Modify Existing Version: If you intended to update an existing version rather than create a new one, consider modifying the existing version instead of duplicating it.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to version management in the RPM or PLM module for specific guidelines on versioning.
  
  
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify versions in the system.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as C202 (for managing recipes) or C203 (for displaying recipes) to navigate through the version management process.
  Version Management: Understand how version management works in SAP, including the rules for creating, modifying, and deleting versions.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to version management issues for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error and successfully manage item versions in SAP.