How To Fix WRF_APC_INB161 - Duplicate entry (SD_TAB) Distr. Chain: &1 &2 CVAL: &3

WRF_APC_INB161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC_INB - Messages for OAPC Inbound Processing

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Duplicate entry (SD_TAB) Distr. Chain: &1 &2 CVAL: &3

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WRF_APC_INB161 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC_INB161 Duplicate entry (SD_TAB) Distr. Chain: &1 &2 CVAL: &3
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs when there is an attempt to insert or create a duplicate entry in a table or data structure related to distribution chains in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or Supply Chain Management (SCM) module.
  
  WRF_APC_INB161 is a warning or error message related to the APO integration or inbound processing.
  Duplicate entry (SD_TAB) indicates that the system has found an existing record with the same key values in the distribution chain table (or related structure).
  The placeholders:
  &1 = Distribution Chain ID (or related identifier)
  &2 = Possibly another key field or sub-identifier
  &3 = The conflicting value (CVAL) causing the duplication
  
  
  
  This typically happens during master data replication or inbound processing when the system tries to create a distribution chain entry that already exists.
  
  Common Causes:
  
  Data Replication Issues: When master data