How To Fix VS012 - Info &1 already exists

VS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VS - SD Master data

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Info &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VS012 - Info &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message VS012, which states "Info &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of creating or modifying an Info Record in the SAP system. This error indicates that an Info Record with the specified key (usually a combination of vendor and material) already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a new Info Record for a vendor-material combination that already has an existing record. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The user is trying to create an Info Record that is already present in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have entered the vendor or material number incorrectly, leading to confusion about existing records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VS012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Info Records:
  
  Use transaction code ME13