How To Fix COM_PRODUCT710 - A description in language &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT - General Messages on Products

• Message number: 710

• Message text: A description in language &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT710 - A description in language &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT710 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a product description in a specific language, but a description for that product already exists in that language. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management within SAP, particularly in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new product description for a product in a language that already has an existing description.
  There may be an attempt to import or upload product data that includes duplicate descriptions for the same language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Descriptions:
  
  Navigate to the product master data in SAP and check if a description already exists for the specified language.
  If it does exist, you may need to update or modify the existing description instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Data:
  
  If you need to change the description, you can edit the existing entry rather than trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Data Import/Upload:
  
  If you are importing data (e.g., via a data upload tool), ensure that your data does not contain duplicates for the same language. You may need to clean your data file before the import.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Custom Programs:
  
  If this error arises from a custom program or report, ensure that the logic checks for existing descriptions before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing product descriptions and handling errors related to product master data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), or MM03 (Display Material) to manage product descriptions.
  Language Key: Ensure that you are using the correct language key when entering or modifying descriptions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.