How To Fix MU110 - Material &1 already exists.

MU110 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MU - Maintenance of structured materials

• Message number: 110

• Message text: Material &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MU110 - Material &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message MU110 ("Material &1 already exists") typically occurs when you attempt to create a new material in the system, but a material with the same identifier (material number) already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of a material master record or when trying to upload materials in bulk.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material Number: The most common cause is that the material number you are trying to create is already in use in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been a typographical error in the material number you are trying to create.
  Different Views: The material might exist in a different view or plant, which can lead to confusion if you are not aware of it.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be conflicts with existing material numbers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02