How To Fix CRM_MKTPR088 - There are several products with ID &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTPR - CRM Marketing: Product Proposal CUD Products

• Message number: 088

• Message text: There are several products with ID &1

What causes this issue?

There are several products with the same ID &V1&.

System Response

The system cannot uniquely identify the required product. The system
selects the first product.

How to fix this error?

Use the search help to select the correct product

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTPR088 - There are several products with ID &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTPR088 indicates that there are multiple products associated with the same product ID in the system. This can occur in scenarios where the system expects a unique product ID but finds duplicates, leading to confusion in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product IDs: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the database for the same product ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data migration, or system integration issues.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the uniqueness of product IDs.
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the product master data, such as missing or incorrect attributes, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA for general material data) and check for duplicate entries for the product ID in question.
  You can also use the transaction code CRMD_ORDER to check the product assignments in the CRM system.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to determine which entries are valid and which should be deleted or merged. This may involve consulting with business stakeholders to ensure that the correct data is retained.
  Use transaction codes like MM02 to modify or delete the duplicate product entries.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  Check the configuration settings in the SAP system to ensure that the product ID uniqueness is enforced. This may involve reviewing the settings in the CRM and Material Management (MM) modules.
  
  
  
  Data Migration: 
  
  If the issue arose during a data migration process, review the migration scripts or tools used to ensure that they correctly handle product IDs and do not create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific recommendations or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and CRMD_ORDER (CRM Order Management).
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to CRM_MKTPR088 for additional insights or fixes.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new issues have been introduced.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.