How To Fix XC164 - &1: Sales scheduling agreement also defined for system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XC - Message Class for Core Interface

• Message number: 164

• Message text: &1: Sales scheduling agreement also defined for system &2

What causes this issue?

For the combination (material/plant) &V1& you have already defined in
another model that the sales scheduling agreements are not to be
planned in system &V3& but in &V2&.
This is an inconsistency because the sales scheduling agreements may
only ever be planned in one SAP APO system.
The model concerned is &V4&.

System Response

If you activate this model/these models, the behavior of sales
scheduling agreement planning is undefined.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate or delete models so that a maximum of one SAP APO system is
active for planning sales scheduling agreements for combination
(material/plant) &V1&.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XC164 - &1: Sales scheduling agreement also defined for system &2 ?

  The SAP error message XC164 indicates that there is a conflict with sales scheduling agreements in the system. Specifically, it means that a sales scheduling agreement is already defined for the specified system, which is causing a conflict with the current operation you are trying to perform.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Scheduling Agreement: The error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or modify a sales scheduling agreement that already exists for the same material and customer combination in the specified system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that allows for multiple scheduling agreements for the same entity, leading to conflicts.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that are causing the system to recognize a duplicate entry.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Agreements: Review the existing sales scheduling agreements in the system for the specific material and customer combination. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., ME31L for creating scheduling agreements, ME32L for changing them).
  Modify or Delete: If you find that a scheduling agreement already exists, you may need to modify or delete the existing agreement if it is no longer needed or if it conflicts with the new one you are trying to create.
  Consult with Team: If you are unsure about the existing agreements or their implications, consult with your SAP team or a functional consultant to understand the best course of action.
  Check Configuration: If this issue is recurring, it may be worth checking the configuration settings in the system to ensure that they are set up correctly to prevent such conflicts.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME31L (Create Scheduling Agreement), ME32L (Change Scheduling Agreement), and ME33L (Display Scheduling Agreement).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide additional context or solutions for specific scenarios.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to sales scheduling agreements to understand the business processes and system behavior better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XC164 error and proceed with your sales scheduling agreement activities in SAP.