How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG002 - Product &2 already exists for product type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG - Product: Customer-Specific Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Product &2 already exists for product type &1

What causes this issue?

When creating a product, you specified a product ID for the product type
&V1& which already exists in the original system &V3&.
Depending on the Customizing settings your system administrator has made
, you may be allowed, allowed with a warning, or not allowed to assign a
product ID twice for the same product type.
If you are not allowed, this message is processed as a termination
message (not an error message) so that an inactive version of the
product cannot be saved.

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 and if necessary correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG002 - Product &2 already exists for product type &1 ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_CUSTMSG002 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a product in the SAP system, but a product with the same identifier already exists for the specified product type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar modules where product data is managed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Entry: The most common cause is that a product with the same identifier (e.g., product number or code) already exists in the system for the specified product type.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a mistake in entering the product details, leading to an attempt to create a product that already exists.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been created inadvertently.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Products: 
  
  Use transaction codes like COM_PRODUCT or MM03 (for material master) to search for the existing product using the identifier you are trying to create.
  Verify if the product already exists and if it is active or inactive.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Product: 
  
  If the product already exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing product instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier: 
  
  If you need to create a new product, ensure that you are using a unique identifier that does not conflict with existing products.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the product identifiers or the product types, consult with your team or the product management department to clarify the correct identifiers to use.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Migration Issues: 
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that duplicates were not created and that the data integrity is maintained.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as COM_PRODUCT, MM01 (to create a material), and MM02 (to change a material).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on product management and error handling.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify products in the system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your product management tasks in SAP.