How To Fix WMCV003 - Only 1 Replace request is allowed for charact &1 and vendor value &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WMCV - Messages for Value scales/Quota scales/vendor char. values

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Only 1 Replace request is allowed for charact &1 and vendor value &2

What causes this issue?

There is more than one entry in the vendor characteristic values BAPI
table parameter assigning the same vendor characteristic value to
different values of the same characteristic.

System Response

Vendor characteristic value &V2& cannot be associated to more than one
internal value of characteristic &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Change the content of the BAPI table parameter.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WMCV003 - Only 1 Replace request is allowed for charact &1 and vendor value &2 ?

  The SAP error message WMCV003 indicates that there is an issue with the replacement request for a characteristic in the context of a vendor. Specifically, it states that only one replacement request is allowed for the specified characteristic (&1) and vendor value (&2). This typically occurs in the context of handling characteristics in the SAP system, particularly in the areas of material management or vendor management.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  There is an attempt to create a second replacement request for a characteristic that already has an existing replacement request associated with it for the specified vendor.
  The system enforces a rule that limits the number of replacement requests to one per characteristic and vendor combination to maintain data integrity and avoid conflicts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Replacement Requests:
  
  Review the existing replacement requests for the characteristic and vendor combination. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or report that displays replacement requests.
  Identify if there is already a valid replacement request that needs to be modified instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Request:
  
  If a replacement request already exists, consider modifying it if changes are necessary instead of creating a new one. This can often be done through the same transaction used to create the request.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Request:
  
  If the existing replacement request is no longer valid or needed, you may delete it (if your user permissions allow) and then create a new replacement request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with (e.g., Material Management, Vendor Management) for more detailed guidance on handling replacement requests.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material), ME22N (Change Purchase Order), or others relevant to your context to manage replacement requests.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context or fixes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify replacement requests, as restrictions may lead to confusion when trying to resolve the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the WMCV003 error effectively.