How To Fix 88101 - Enter new article; referencing for & already exists

88101 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Enter new article; referencing for & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88101 - Enter new article; referencing for & already exists ?

  The SAP error message 88101, which states "Enter new article; referencing for & already exists," typically occurs in the context of material management or inventory management within the SAP system. This error indicates that you are trying to create a new article (material) that is already referenced or exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the material number you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP does not allow the creation of duplicate materials.
  Incorrect Input: You may have entered the material number incorrectly, leading to confusion with an existing material.
  Reference Material: If you are trying to create a new material that is intended to reference an existing one, the system may prevent this if the reference already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before creating a new material, check the existing materials in the system to ensure that the material number you want