How To Fix CRM_PS_IPS011 - Product &1 is not unique

CRM_PS_IPS011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PS_IPS - Messages for Item Proposal

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Product &1 is not unique

What causes this issue?

The product &V1& is not unique. For this reason, the short text may not
match the selected product. Only the product ID is saved in the item pro
posal. When an item is created with the product, a value help appears in
the business transaction for you to select the unique product.

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?

Make sure that the product is unique, or select the correct product when
creating the business transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PS_IPS011 - Product &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PS_IPS011, which states "Product &1 is not unique," typically occurs in the context of Product Management within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module. This error indicates that the system has found multiple entries for the specified product, which leads to ambiguity in processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for the same product in the system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies, incorrect data uploads, or manual entry errors.
  Multiple Product Versions: If the product has multiple versions or configurations that are not properly distinguished, the system may not be able to identify which specific product you are referring to.
  Incorrect Product Hierarchy: If the product is part of a hierarchy and there are multiple products at the same level, it may lead to confusion in identifying the correct product.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or