How To Fix /SAPAPO/CLPRP098 - Entry with RFQ item number &1 already exists!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CLPRP -

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Entry with RFQ item number &1 already exists!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLPRP098 - Entry with RFQ item number &1 already exists! ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CLPRP098 Entry with RFQ item number &1 already exists! typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when there is an attempt to create or update a request for quotation (RFQ) item that already exists in the system. This can happen during the planning or procurement processes when duplicate entries are being processed.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate RFQ Item: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing RFQ item with the same item number in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same RFQ item.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  Integration issues with other systems that send RFQ data to SAP.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to the system recognizing the same RFQ item as a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing RFQ Items: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME41 (Create RFQ) or ME42 (Change RFQ) to check if the RFQ item number already exists in the system.
  If it does exist, determine if the existing entry is valid and if it can be used instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or modify the existing RFQ item to resolve the conflict.
  Ensure that any data import processes are checked for duplicate entries before they are executed.
  
  
  
  Review Integration Processes: 
  
  If the RFQ data is being sent from another system, review the integration logic to ensure that it does not create duplicates.
  Implement checks in the integration process to prevent duplicate RFQ items from being created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to RFQ processing in APO for any specific guidelines or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide patches or additional insights into the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME41, ME42, ME47 (for RFQ processing) and /SAPAPO/CLPRP (for planning-related transactions).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or fixes related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom logic in your SAP system, review any user exits or BAdIs that might affect RFQ processing.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.