How To Fix FRMLDLG245 - Material already exists; enter a different material number

FRMLDLG245 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 245

• Message text: Material already exists; enter a different material number

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FRMLDLG245 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG245, which states "Material already exists; enter a different material number," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new material in the SAP system, but the material number you are attempting to use is already assigned to an existing material. This can happen in various transactions related to material master data, such as creating a new material in MM01 (Create Material).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number you are trying to create already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Number Range: If the number range for material numbers is not set up correctly, it might lead to conflicts.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific number ranges or restrictions that could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before creating a new material, check if the material number you want to use is already in use. You can do this by