How To Fix CUIB1107 - Material &1 appears more than once in the configuration

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUIB1 -

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Material &1 appears more than once in the configuration

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUIB1107 - Material &1 appears more than once in the configuration ?

  The SAP error message CUIB1107 indicates that a material appears more than once in the configuration of a configurable product. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where a material is defined with multiple characteristics and options, and the system detects that the same material is being referenced multiple times in the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same material is inadvertently included multiple times in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration model may have been set up incorrectly, leading to the same material being referenced in different places.
  Inheritance Issues: If the material is part of a hierarchy or has inherited characteristics, it may be referenced multiple times due to the way the configuration is structured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of the product to identify where the duplicate material references are occurring. This can be done in the configuration profile or the variant configuration settings.
  Remove Duplicates: Once identified, remove the duplicate entries from the configuration. Ensure that each material is only referenced once.
  Check Dependencies: If the material is part of a dependency or a selection condition, ensure that the logic does not inadvertently cause it to be included multiple times.
  Test Configuration: After making changes, test the configuration again to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the configuration behaves as expected.
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with a functional consultant who specializes in variant configuration for further insights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration) to analyze and modify the configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP's variant configuration documentation to better understand how to structure configurations and avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CUIB1107 error and ensure that your material configuration is set up correctly.