How To Fix /INCMD/MSG180 - Product combination in subgroup &1 also exists in subgroup &2

/INCMD/MSG180 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 180

• Message text: Product combination in subgroup &1 also exists in subgroup &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG180 - Product combination in subgroup &1 also exists in subgroup &2 ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG180 indicates that there is a conflict in product combinations within different subgroups. Specifically, it means that the same product combination is defined in two different subgroups, which can lead to inconsistencies or conflicts in processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify a product combination in a subgroup that already exists in another subgroup.
  There is a lack of proper segregation of product combinations across different subgroups, leading to duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Product Combinations:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., /INCMD/COMBINATION) and check for existing product combinations in both subgroups mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the product combination is indeed duplicated across the two subgroups, you will need to decide whether to modify or delete one of the entries to eliminate the