How To Fix MPN02054 - Product group & cannot be created, because the part exists

MPN02054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPN02 - MPN Message: Materials Planning

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Product group & cannot be created, because the part exists

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MPN02054 - Details

• The SAP error message MPN02054 indicates that a product group cannot be created because a part with the same identifier already exists in the system. This error typically arises in the context of Material Management or Product Lifecycle Management modules when trying to create a new product group that conflicts with an existing part.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Identifier: The most common cause is that the product group you are trying to create has the same identifier (e.g., product group code) as an existing part or product group in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in entering the product group details, leading to an attempt to create a duplicate.
  System Configuration: The system may have specific configurations or settings that prevent the creation of product groups with certain identifiers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Parts: Before creating a new product group, check the existing parts or product groups in the system to ensure that the