How To Fix EPROD020 - Device &1, material &2 already exist

EPROD020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPROD - Messages for IS-U Master Data Templates

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Device &1, material &2 already exist

What causes this issue?

A <DS:GLOS.03FBB8D8155ED4119B540060B0671ACC>device info record</> with
the key device &v1&, material &v2& cannot be created because the device
already exists.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPROD020 - Device &1, material &2 already exist ?

  The SAP error message EPROD020 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a device (or a piece of equipment) for a specific material that already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of product data management, equipment management, or material management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the device (or equipment) you are trying to create is already associated with the specified material in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry, such as using the wrong material number or device number.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent the creation of duplicate devices for the same material.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like IE03 (Display Equipment) or MM03 (Display Material) to check if the device or material already exists in the system.
  Verify if the device is already assigned to the material