How To Fix C1047 - Language-dependent value & already exists in language &

C1047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Language-dependent value & already exists in language &

What causes this issue?

You have entered several identical language-dependent values. The
values are no longer unique.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the language-dependent values in the language entered and change
the values which occur more than once.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

C1047 - Details

• The SAP error message C1047 indicates that there is a conflict with language-dependent values in the system. Specifically, it means that a value you are trying to create or modify already exists in the specified language. This error typically occurs when you are working with master data, such as material master records, customer/vendor master records, or other language-dependent fields.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new entry (e.g., a material, customer, or vendor) with a language-dependent value that already exists in the system for the specified language.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The language settings in your user profile or the transaction you are using may not align with the data you are trying to enter.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating