How To Fix COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS009 - Numerical product IDs already exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS - Messages on General (Customizing) Settings

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Numerical product IDs already exist

What causes this issue?

You have tried to change the storage form of the product ID. Since
numeric product IDs already exist in your system, the storage form
cannot be changed because the system would then not be able to
interpret and process the existing product IDs correctly.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS009 - Numerical product IDs already exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS009 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a product with a numerical product ID that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product master data management, particularly when dealing with product IDs in the SAP Commerce (Hybris) environment.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product IDs: The most common cause of this error is that the product ID you are trying to create or update already exists in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate product IDs for products.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing product data from an external source, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the product catalog or the way product IDs are generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Product IDs: Before creating a new product, check the existing product IDs in the system to ensure that the ID you are trying to use is not already taken.
  Use Unique Product IDs: If you find that the product ID already exists, choose a different, unique product ID for the new product.
  Data Cleanup: If you are importing data, ensure that the source data does not contain duplicates. Clean up the data before importing it into SAP.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to product ID generation to ensure that they are set up correctly to avoid conflicts.
  Error Handling in Imports: If you are using a data import tool, implement error handling to catch and manage duplicate entries before they cause issues.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on product master data management and error handling.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and how they resolved them.
  Debugging Tools: Use SAP debugging tools to trace the process that leads to the error, which can provide insights into why the duplicate ID is being generated or detected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the COM_PRODUCT_SETTINGS009 error and ensure that your product IDs remain unique within the SAP system.