How To Fix EI059 - The &1 is already assigned for combination &2 - &3

EI059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EI - Foreign Trade: Gen. Output

• Message number: 059

• Message text: The &1 is already assigned for combination &2 - &3

What causes this issue?

You have tried to enter more than one &V1& for a &V2& - &V3&
combination.

System Response

The system will not accept your entry.

How to fix this error?

Please check your entry parameters and correct them if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EI059 - The &1 is already assigned for combination &2 - &3 ?

  The SAP error message EI059, which states "The &1 is already assigned for combination &2 - &3," typically occurs in the context of configuration or master data management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to assign a specific object (like a characteristic, value, or configuration) to a combination that is already in use or assigned to another object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The most common cause of this error is that the object you are trying to assign is already linked to another combination. This could happen in various modules, such as SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with master data in SAP.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity where the system detects that the combination you are trying to create or modify already exists.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may restrict certain combinations from being assigned more than once.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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