How To Fix CRMXIF_PRODUCT001 - Product ID of object no. &1 occurs several times, also as GTIN possibly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRMXIF_PRODUCT - Messages for Product Interface

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Product ID of object no. &1 occurs several times, also as GTIN possibly

What causes this issue?

The contents of the field PRODUCT_ID is not unique in the block of
products. You may only transfer one entry per product in a block to the
interface. All PRODUCT_ID and GTIN fields must therefore occur uniquely
in one block.

System Response

The entire block is rejected as incorrect.

How to fix this error?

You must ensure that all products occur uniquely in the block, or set
the block size to 1.

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 CRMXIF_PRODUCT001 - Product ID of object no. &1 occurs several times, also as GTIN possibly ?

  The SAP error message CRMXIF_PRODUCT001 indicates that the Product ID of a specific object occurs multiple times in the system, which can lead to confusion or conflicts, especially when dealing with Global Trade Item Numbers (GTINs). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when integrating product data.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product IDs: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate Product IDs in the system. This can happen if the same product is created multiple times or if there are inconsistencies in the data entry process.
  GTIN Conflicts: If the same GTIN is assigned to multiple products, it can lead to this error as well, since GTINs are expected to be unique identifiers for products.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or integration processes, if the data is not cleaned or validated properly, it can lead to duplicates being introduced into the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., MARA for material master data) to identify duplicate Product IDs or GTINs.
  Data Cleanup: Once duplicates are identified, you will need to decide on a strategy to resolve them. This may involve:
  
  Merging duplicate records.
  Deleting unnecessary duplicates.
  Updating records to ensure that each Product ID and GTIN is unique.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in your data entry processes to prevent the creation of duplicate Product IDs or GTINs in the future.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling product data and ensuring data integrity.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  Data Model: Understand the data model related to products in SAP, including how Product IDs and GTINs are structured and related.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address known issues.
  Integration Scenarios: If this error occurs during integration with other systems (e.g., EDI, third-party applications), ensure that the data being sent to SAP is validated and cleansed before transmission.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRMXIF_PRODUCT001 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.