How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE068 - Entry exists for material type &1, supplier &2 and subrange &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Entry exists for material type &1, supplier &2 and subrange &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE068 - Entry exists for material type &1, supplier &2 and subrange &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE068: Entry exists for material type &1, supplier &2 and subrange &3
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to create or maintain a record (such as a purchasing info record, source list, or a similar master data entry) for a combination of material type, supplier, and subrange that already exists in the system.
  In other words, the system is preventing duplicate entries for the same material type, supplier, and subrange combination because such an entry is already present.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Material Type (&1): The category or classification of the material (e.g., raw material, finished product).
  Supplier (&2): The vendor or supplier code.
  Subrange (&3): A subdivision or subset of the material range, often used to group materials for procurement or pricing purposes.
  
  The system enforces uniqueness for this combination to avoid data inconsistencies and duplication.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME11 (Create Purchasing Info Record), ME12 (Change Purchasing Info Record), or ME01 (Maintain Source List) depending on the context.
  Search for existing entries with the same material type, supplier, and subrange.
  
  
  
  Modify or Use Existing Entry:
  
  If an entry already exists, consider modifying it instead of creating a new one.
  If you need a different entry, ensure that the combination of material type, supplier, and subrange is unique.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate or Unnecessary Entries:
  
  If duplicates exist due to previous errors, clean up by deleting unnecessary entries.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Sometimes, the system settings or validations enforce uniqueness. Review the configuration in Materials Management (MM) or Purchasing customizing if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  This message is typically encountered in Materials Management (MM) module, especially in purchasing master data maintenance.
  The message helps maintain data integrity by preventing duplicate master data entries.
  If you are unsure about the subrange or material type, consult your master data team or check the material master (MM03) and vendor master (XK03) for details.
  In some cases, the subrange might be optional or configurable, so verify if it is mandatory in your system.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Duplicate entry for material type, supplier, and subrange exists.
  
  
  Solution
  Check existing entries, modify or delete duplicates, ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  Module
  Materials Management (MM), Purchasing
  
  
  Transactions
  ME11, ME12, ME01
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or process where this error occurs, I can give more tailored advice.