How To Fix /SCWM/PS_BASICS212 - Content with sequence number &1 already exists; delete it first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/PS_BASICS -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Content with sequence number &1 already exists; delete it first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS212 - Content with sequence number &1 already exists; delete it first ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/PS_BASICS212 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a piece of content (such as a sequence number) in the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system, but the content with the specified sequence number already exists. This typically occurs in scenarios where you are trying to create a new entry that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new entry (like a handling unit, storage bin, or other warehouse-related object) that has the same sequence number as an existing entry.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to prevent duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies in warehouse management processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Entry:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SCWM/PRDI (for product data) or relevant EWM transactions to search for the existing entry with the specified