How To Fix /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD164 - Record &1: Stage already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Record &1: Stage already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD164 - Record &1: Stage already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SCH_UPLOAD164 Record &1: Stage already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when you are trying to upload or create a transportation stage that already exists in the system. This can happen during data uploads or when manually creating transportation stages in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the stage you are trying to create or upload already exists in the system with the same key or identifier.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or a custom upload program), the data being uploaded may contain duplicates.
  Incorrect Data Preparation: The data file or input may not have been properly checked for existing records before the upload.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before attempting to create or upload a new stage, check the existing records in the system to ensure that the stage you are trying to create does not already exist.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP TM and searching for the stage using its key attributes.
  
  
  
  Modify the Upload Data: If you are uploading data, ensure that your data file does not contain duplicates. Remove or modify any entries that conflict with existing records.
  
  
  Error Handling in Upload Programs: If you are using a custom upload program, implement error handling to check for existing records before attempting to create new ones. This can help prevent the error from occurring in the first place.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or upload process you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Contact 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:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TM that may help you manage transportation stages, such as /SCMTMS/ related transactions.
  Data Management Best Practices: Implement best practices for data management and validation to minimize the occurrence of duplicate records in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.