How To Fix COM_PRODUCT056 - Product ID is not unique; select a product

COM_PRODUCT056 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Product ID is not unique; select a product

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COM_PRODUCT056 - Details

• The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT056 indicates that the Product ID you are trying to use is not unique within the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where multiple entries exist for the same Product ID, leading to ambiguity in the system regarding which product to reference.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product IDs: There are multiple products in the system with the same Product ID.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or import processes may have led to the creation of duplicate entries.
  
  Configuration Issues: Misconfiguration in the product master data settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to search for the Product ID in question.
  Review the product master data to identify any duplicates.
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which entries are valid and either delete or merge the duplicates as appropriate.
  Ensure that any necessary data is preserved before deletion.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks