How To Fix CDESK_MESSAGES071 - Material &1 already exists and cannot be created

CDESK_MESSAGES071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CDESK_MESSAGES - Messages in CAD Desktop Environment

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Material &1 already exists and cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES071 - Material &1 already exists and cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message CDESK_MESSAGES071, which states "Material &1 already exists and cannot be created," typically occurs when you attempt to create a material in the SAP system that already exists in the database. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The material number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: You may be trying to create a material with a type that is not allowed for the existing material.
  Different Views: The material might exist in a different view or plant, which can lead to confusion.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the material number you are trying to create.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before creating a new material, check if the material number already exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material).
  Use a Different Material Number: If the