How To Fix WA104 - & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WA - Messages from Workflow Event Manager

• Message number: 104

• Message text: & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WA104 - & already exists ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message WA104 & already exists:
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: WA104
  Message Text: & already exists
  Context: This error typically occurs when you try to create or insert an object (such as a master data record, configuration entry, or transactional document) that already exists in the system.
  
  
  Cause
  The error WA104 & already exists is raised because the system detects a duplicate entry. The placeholder & is replaced by the key or identifier of the object you are trying to create.
  Common scenarios include:
  
  Attempting to create a customer, vendor, material, or other master data record with an ID that already exists.
  Trying to insert a configuration or customizing entry that duplicates an existing one.
  Creating a transactional document (e.g., sales order, purchase order) with a number or key that is already used.
  Uploading or migrating data where duplicates are present.
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error:
  
  
  Check for Existing Record:
  
  Use transaction codes or reports to verify if the object with the given key already exists.
  For example, if it’s a material, use MM03 to check if the material number exists.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Key:
  
  If creating a new record, ensure the key or identifier is unique.
  Adjust the key or number range if necessary.
  
  
  
  Number Range Check:
  
  For documents or master data with automatic numbering, verify the number range intervals in customizing (e.g., SNRO transaction).
  Ensure the number range is not exhausted or overlapping.
  
  
  
  Data Upload / Migration:
  
  When uploading data, check the source data for duplicates.
  Use update or change methods instead of create if the record exists.
  
  
  
  Custom Code / Enhancements:
  
  If the error occurs in custom programs or user exits, debug to check why the system tries to create a duplicate.
  Add checks before creation to avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91 - To look up the message text and details.
  MM03 - Display material master.
  XD03 / VD03 - Display customer master.
  MK03 - Display vendor master.
  SNRO - Number range object maintenance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to the specific object or module for known issues with duplicates.
  
  
  
  Common Modules:
  
  MM (Materials Management)
  SD (Sales and Distribution)
  FI (Financial Accounting)
  Custom developments
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Attempt to create an object that already exists in the system.
  
  
  Solution
  Verify existence, use unique keys, check number ranges, correct data uploads, debug custom code.
  
  
  Related
  Transactions SE91, MM03, XD03, MK03, SNRO; SAP Notes; module-specific checks.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or object type where the error occurs, I can give more specific guidance.