How To Fix WXPB105 - Article &1 is already contained in the planning screen

WXPB105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXPB - MAP Messages: SAP R/3 Enterprise Add-On

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Article &1 is already contained in the planning screen

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WXPB105 - Details

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  Error Message
  WXPB105: Article &1 is already contained in the planning screen
  
  Cause
  This message occurs in SAP Retail (specifically in the assortment or planning screens) when you try to add an article (product) to a planning screen or assortment that already contains this article. The system prevents duplicate entries of the same article in the planning screen to avoid redundancy and data inconsistencies.
  In other words, the article you are trying to add is already present in the current planning screen or assortment, so the system blocks the addition.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  While working in assortment planning or article planning screens.
  When adding articles manually or via upload/import.
  When copying or transferring articles between planning screens or assortments.
  During planning or assortment maintenance in SAP Retail (e.g., transaction WXPB or related planning transactions).
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check for duplicates:
  
  Before adding an