How To Fix /SCMTMS/COND014 - Condition name already used in an existing condition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/COND -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Condition name already used in an existing condition

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND014 - Condition name already used in an existing condition ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/COND014 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a condition in the SAP Transportation Management (TM) system, but the condition name you are trying to use is already in use by another existing condition. This can occur when you are trying to define a new condition type or modify an existing one, and the name you are using conflicts with an existing entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Condition Name: The most common cause is that the condition name you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the condition types or the way they are being defined.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configuration from one system to another, there might be conflicts with existing conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Conditions: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., /SCMTMS/CONDITION or the appropriate customizing transaction) and check the list of existing conditions to see if the name you are trying to use is already taken.
  If it is, consider using a different name for your new condition.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Condition: 
  
  If you intended to modify an existing condition, ensure you are using the correct condition name and that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename: 
  
  If the existing condition is no longer needed, you can delete it or rename it to free up the name for your new condition.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to condition management in SAP TM for additional guidance on naming conventions and best practices.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If this issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that there are no conflicts with existing conditions in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SCMTMS/CONDITION for managing conditions in SAP TM.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify conditions in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional insights.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional help from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SCMTMS/COND014 and successfully manage your conditions in SAP TM.