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Message type: E = Error
Message class: WSTI_DOC - Messages from Function Group WSTI_DOC
Message number: 005
Message text: You have already entered material &1.
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WSTI_DOC005
- You have already entered material &1. ?SAP Error Message:
WSTI_DOC005: You have already entered material &1.
Cause:
This error occurs in SAP when you try to enter a material that has already been entered in the same document or transaction. Typically, this happens in processes like Goods Receipt, Goods Issue, or other inventory-related transactions where the system expects unique material entries per line or item. The system detects a duplicate material entry and prevents it to avoid inconsistencies or redundant data.
When does it occur?
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WSTI_DOC005
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