How To Fix CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE151 - Program terminated when Product created (mat. no. already exists)

CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Program terminated when Product created (mat. no. already exists)

What causes this issue?

The program terminated when you created the product master record
becuase the upper limit of the internal number assignment range was
exceeded.

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?

Contact your systems administrator immediately.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE151 - Program terminated when Product created (mat. no. already exists) ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTPRD_MESSAGE151 typically occurs when you attempt to create a new product (material) in the system, but the material number you are trying to use already exists in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating a product in the Product Master or during the creation of a material in the Material Management module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The primary cause of this error is that the material number you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate material numbers to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can occur due to incorrect input or a misunderstanding of the material number format.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing material numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Material Numbers: Before creating a new material, check if the material number already exists in the system. You