How To Fix CL618 - Material "&" already created

CL618 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Material "&" already created

What causes this issue?

A material with material number &V1& already exists.

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?

Choose either another material number or the "Change" function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL618 - Material "&" already created ?

  The SAP error message CL618 indicates that a material with the specified identifier (represented by "&") has already been created in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new material that has the same material number as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The most common cause of this error is that the material number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typographical error in the material number you are entering, leading to confusion.
  Material Creation Process: The process for creating materials may not have been followed correctly, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before creating a new material, check the existing materials in the system to confirm whether the material number you are trying to use is already in use. You can do this by using transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02