How To Fix PPECMP368 - Entry for class &3 (class type &4) has already been maintained for &1 &2

PPECMP368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPECMP - Messages for iPPE CMP Application (Components)

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Entry for class &3 (class type &4) has already been maintained for &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPECMP368 - Entry for class &3 (class type &4) has already been maintained for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message PPECMP368 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a specific class in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to maintain or create a new entry for a class that has already been defined for a particular object (like a material, equipment, or any other entity) in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to assign a class (class type &4) to an object (like &1 &2) that already has that class assigned.
  The system enforces uniqueness for class assignments to ensure data integrity and avoid duplication.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., CL02 for class maintenance) and check if the class is already assigned to the object in question.
  If it is, you may not need to add it again.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Entry:
  
  If you need to change the attributes of the class for that object,