How To Fix WRF_PRC_POHF239 - Collective number &1 already exists, with different grouping values

WRF_PRC_POHF239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_PRC_POHF - Messages for Seasonal Purchase Order Processing

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Collective number &1 already exists, with different grouping values

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF239 - Collective number &1 already exists, with different grouping values ?

  The SAP error message WRF_PRC_POHF239 indicates that there is an issue with a collective number that already exists in the system but has different grouping values. This typically occurs in the context of purchase orders or procurement processes where collective numbers are used to group related items or documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Collective Number: The error arises when you attempt to create or modify a purchase order with a collective number that already exists in the system but is associated with different grouping values. This can happen if:
  
  The same collective number is being reused for different items or conditions.
  There are inconsistencies in the data entry, leading to the same collective number being assigned to different grouping criteria.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be underlying data integrity issues in the master data or transaction data that lead to this conflict.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Collective Numbers: 
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase