How To Fix CRM_MKTPL_EAI203 - Error with action code 01 Create; product category &1 must not exist

CRM_MKTPL_EAI203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPL_EAI - Marketing Planner Object Upload Messages

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Error with action code 01 Create; product category &1 must not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI203 - Error with action code 01 Create; product category &1 must not exist ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPL_EAI203 with action code 01 Create indicates that there is an issue related to the product category specified in your marketing planning or product management process. Specifically, the error message states that the product category you are trying to create or use already exists, which is not allowed in this context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Category: The product category you are trying to create already exists in the system. The system does not allow the creation of a new product category with the same identifier or name.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the product category field, leading the system to believe that you are trying to create a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that restrict the creation of certain product categories based on specific criteria.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Product Categories: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using