How To Fix WB2_ASGT047 - Shadow item already exists for: &1 &2, item/sub-item number &3, side &4

WB2_ASGT047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Shadow item already exists for: &1 &2, item/sub-item number &3, side &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2_ASGT047 - Shadow item already exists for: &1 &2, item/sub-item number &3, side &4 ?

  The SAP error message WB2_ASGT047 indicates that there is a conflict with shadow items in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module, particularly when dealing with planning books and data views.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Shadow item already exists" suggests that there is an attempt to create or manipulate a shadow item (a temporary representation of a planning object) that already exists in the system. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be duplicate entries for the same item/sub-item in the planning book or data view.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system believing that a shadow item already exists.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the planning book or data view may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WB2_ASGT047 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
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