How To Fix CM_EHFND_API_CCI031 - &1: Material &2 already exists.

CM_EHFND_API_CCI031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_API_CCI - Messages for chemical compliance view API

• Message number: 031

• Message text: &1: Material &2 already exists.

What causes this issue?

The material &V2& of the object &V3& with &V1& number already exists.

System Response

The system does not create the material.
The system stops processing of the object &V3& with &V1& number.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CM_EHFND_API_CCI031 - Details

• The SAP error message CM_EHFND_API_CCI031 with the text "Material &2 already exists" typically occurs when you are trying to create a new material in the system, but a material with the same identifier (material number) already exists in the database. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data migration, integration processes, or manual entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number you are trying to create is already in use in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be conflicts with existing material numbers.
  Integration Issues: If you are integrating with other systems (like EDI or third-party applications), there may be attempts to create materials that already exist in SAP.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can arise from incorrect input or configuration in the data being sent to SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before creating a new material, check the existing