How To Fix /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT003 - All selected entries are already in the buffer

/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: All selected entries are already in the buffer

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/SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT003 - Details

• The SAP error message /SCMB/DDD_BUF_MAINT003 indicates that the entries you are trying to add to the buffer are already present in it. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) module, particularly when dealing with data distribution and buffer maintenance.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to add data entries to a buffer that already contains those entries. This can happen in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to refresh or update data that has not changed.
  There is a misunderstanding of the current state of the buffer.
  The data selection criteria used to identify entries for buffering are incorrect.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Buffer Contents: Review the contents of the buffer to confirm which entries are already present. This can help you understand why the error is occurring.
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria: If you are using a selection criteria to identify entries for buffering, ensure