How To Fix API_PRD_MSG005 - Product & already exists. Specify another product number.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: API_PRD_MSG - Message class for Product OData API

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Product & already exists. Specify another product number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message API_PRD_MSG005 - Product & already exists. Specify another product number. ?

  The SAP error message API_PRD_MSG005 indicates that the product you are trying to create or update already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new product with a product number that is already assigned to an existing product.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Number: The most common cause is that the product number you are trying to use is already in use by another product in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the product number, leading to an attempt to create a product that already exists.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be conflicts with existing product numbers in SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Products: Verify if the product number you are trying to use already exists in the system. You can do this by searching for the product in the relevant SAP transaction (e.g., MM03 for material