How To Fix CNIF_MAT007 - Item text in sales order &1 exists. Adapt text in purchase requisition

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNIF_MAT - Messages for BAPI Material Component in Network

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Item text in sales order &1 exists. Adapt text in purchase requisition

What causes this issue?

You changed the item text of an externally procured component. You
cannot automatically transfer this change as a long text to the
purchase requisition.

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?

Check the text in the purchase requisition and make the changes there.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CNIF_MAT007 - Item text in sales order &1 exists. Adapt text in purchase requisition ?

  The SAP error message CNIF_MAT007 indicates that there is a conflict with the item text in a sales order and a purchase requisition. Specifically, it means that the item text for a particular sales order item already exists, and the system is prompting you to adapt or change the text in the related purchase requisition.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Texts: The item text in the sales order is already defined, and when trying to create or modify a purchase requisition, the system finds that the same text is being used, leading to a conflict.
  Text Management Settings: The configuration settings for text management in the sales order and purchase requisition may not be aligned, causing the system to enforce uniqueness for item texts.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same text is inadvertently being reused.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CNIF_MAT007 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Texts:
  
  Review the item text in the sales order (transaction code VA03) to see what is currently defined.
  Check the purchase requisition (transaction code ME53N) to identify the text that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify the Text:
  
  If the item text in the purchase requisition is not critical, you can modify it to ensure it does not conflict with the sales order text.
  Alternatively, if the sales order text needs to be retained, consider changing the text in the purchase requisition to something unique.
  
  
  
  Text Management Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, it may be worth reviewing the text management settings in your SAP configuration. Ensure that the settings for item texts in sales orders and purchase requisitions are aligned to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on text management and error resolution.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  ME53N (Display Purchase Requisition)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Text Management: Familiarize yourself with how SAP handles text management in sales orders and purchase requisitions, as this can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CNIF_MAT007 error and ensure that your sales orders and purchase requisitions are processed correctly.