How To Fix MAT_MESSAGES104 - The specified material already exists in plant & and inventory location &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAT_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 104

• Message text: The specified material already exists in plant & and inventory location &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES104 - The specified material already exists in plant & and inventory location & ?

  The SAP error message MAT_MESSAGES104 indicates that you are trying to create or modify a material in a specific plant and inventory location, but the material already exists there. This error typically occurs during transactions related to material master data, such as creating a new material or extending an existing material to a new plant or storage location.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Entry: The material you are trying to create or extend already exists in the specified plant and inventory location.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the material number or plant/storage location you are entering.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to prevent duplicate entries for materials in the same plant and storage location.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Material: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check if the material already exists in the specified plant and storage location.
  Verify the material number and ensure you are looking in the correct plant and storage location.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Material:
  
  If the material already exists and you need to make changes, use transaction MM02 (Change Material) to update the existing material instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  Double-check the material number, plant, and storage location you are entering to ensure there are no typos or errors.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you believe the material should not exist or if you encounter issues, consult with your SAP support team or system administrator for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  MM04: Display Material Changes
  
  
  Material Master Data: Understanding the structure and importance of material master data in SAP is crucial. It includes information about materials that are used in the organization, such as descriptions, units of measure, and inventory management details.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be updates or fixes provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your material management tasks in SAP.