How To Fix /INCMD/MSG194 - Product &1 is repeated within a product combination; check your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Product &1 is repeated within a product combination; check your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG194 - Product &1 is repeated within a product combination; check your entry ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG194 Product &1 is repeated within a product combination; check your entry typically occurs in the context of product combinations in SAP, particularly when dealing with variant configuration or product master data. This error indicates that a specific product (denoted by &1) has been entered more than once in a product combination, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the same product has been added multiple times to a product combination. This can happen if the user mistakenly selects the same product more than once.
  Configuration Issues: If you are working with configurable products, the configuration might allow for the same component to be selected multiple times, but the system does not permit this in the context of product combinations.
  Data Integrity: There may be issues with the integrity of the product master data, leading to unexpected behavior when creating combinations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Entries: Review the product combination entries to ensure that each product is listed only once. Remove any duplicate entries.
  Review Configuration: If you are working with configurable products, check the configuration settings to ensure that the product combination rules are set correctly.
  Data Validation: Validate the product master data to ensure that there are no inconsistencies or duplicates in the product definitions.
  User Training: If this error is common among users, consider providing training or guidelines on how to correctly enter product combinations to avoid duplicates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CU50 (for configuration) or MM02 (to change material master data) to review and modify product combinations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context on product combinations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation on product combinations and variant configuration for more detailed information on how to manage product entries effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your product combinations are set up correctly.