How To Fix MPE_CM_BOM035 - Language key &1 already exists for the Part Type &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_CM_BOM - Message Class for Parameter Effectivity

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Language key &1 already exists for the Part Type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM035 - Language key &1 already exists for the Part Type &2 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_CM_BOM035 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a Bill of Materials (BOM) entry for a specific part type, but the language key you are trying to use already exists for that part type. This typically occurs in the context of managing multilingual data in SAP, where each part type can have descriptions or other attributes in multiple languages.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Language Key: You are trying to enter a description or data for a part type in a language that already has an entry in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an oversight in data entry where the same language key was inadvertently used for the same part type.
  Configuration Issue: The system may not be configured to allow multiple entries for the same language key for a specific part type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Navigate to the relevant BOM or part type in SAP and check the existing language keys associated with it. You can do this by using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CS02 (Change BOM).
  Look for the language key that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If you find that the language key already exists and you need to update it, you can either modify the existing entry or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  Use transaction CS02 to change the BOM and update the existing language key.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Language Key:
  
  If you are trying to add a new entry, consider using a different language key that does not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to BOM management and multilingual data handling to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this issue.
  Multilingual Data Management: Understand how SAP handles multilingual data, especially in the context of BOMs and material master records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MPE_CM_BOM035 error and successfully manage your BOM entries in SAP.