How To Fix FIPR272 - Product with key &1 already exists

FIPR272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Product with key &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

The product with this key already exists.

System Response

You cannot save the new product.

How to fix this error?

Either change the prefix, or enter the number range of the product.
You can change the prefix by using transaction FIPRC4.
You can enter the number range by using transaction SNRO. Enter
FIPR_PROD as the object name, and choose the <LS>Number Ranges </>
button. Choose the <LS>Change Level </>button, and enter a valid
level.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR272 - Product with key &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FIPR272 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a product in the system, but a product with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of product master data management, particularly in modules related to product lifecycle management (PLM) or materials management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the product you are trying to create or update already exists in the database with the same key (e.g., product ID, material number).
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same product key or ID that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Products: Before creating a new product, check the existing product list to see if the product already exists. You can do this by searching