How To Fix /SRMSMC/PUC003 - Description with language & already exists

/SRMSMC/PUC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/PUC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Description with language & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/PUC003 - Description with language & already exists ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/PUC003 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the creation or processing of a Purchase Order (PO) or Purchase Requisition (PR) in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. The specific message "already exists" suggests that the system is trying to create an object (like a PO or PR) that already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is attempting to create a purchase order or requisition that already exists with the same identifier (e.g., PO number, PR number).
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are issues with data synchronization between different systems (like SAP ERP and SAP SRM), it may lead to inconsistencies where the same document is being processed in both systems.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently try to create a new document without realizing that it has already been created or processed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Documents: Verify