How To Fix CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1602 - A material already exists for the material number

CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1602 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1 -

• Message number: 602

• Message text: A material already exists for the material number

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1602 - A material already exists for the material number ?

  The SAP error message CFX_BI_BOM_MSG1602, which states "A material already exists for the material number," typically occurs in the context of creating or managing Bill of Materials (BOM) or material master records in SAP. This error indicates that the system has detected that a material with the specified material number already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a typographical error in the material number you entered, leading to confusion with an existing material.
  Different Views: The material might exist in a different view or plant, which can lead to this error if the system is not set up to allow duplicates across different views or plants.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material