How To Fix 88091 - Referencing for article &1 in CompCode &2 and country &3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Referencing for article &1 in CompCode &2 and country &3 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88091 - Referencing for article &1 in CompCode &2 and country &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message 88091 indicates that there is an attempt to create a referencing document (such as a material or article) in a company code and country combination that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of material master data or similar objects where unique entries are required for specific combinations of company codes and countries.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the specified article in the given company code and country combination.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same article number or details that already exist in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the article already exists in the specified company code and country.
  You can also use transaction SE16N to query the relevant tables (e.g., MARA for general material data) to see if the entry is already present.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry: 
  
  If the entry exists and is not needed, consider deleting it if appropriate.
  If the entry is needed, you may need to modify your new entry to avoid duplication.
  
  
  
  Use Different Combinations: 
  
  If you are trying to create a new article, consider using a different company code or country combination if applicable.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: 
  
  If this issue arises from data migration, perform a data cleansing process to remove duplicates and ensure data integrity.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version and configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved in material management, such as:
  
  MARA (General Material Data)
  MAST (Material to BOM Link)
  MARC (Plant Data for Material)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your material or article data is correctly maintained in the SAP system.