How To Fix QC108 - Material &1 already exists

QC108 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Material &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to include material &V1& in the list. However, this material
is already in the list with sort number &V2&.

System Response

A material number may only appear once in the list.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different material number.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC108 - Material &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message QC108, which states "Material &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create a new quality inspection lot or a new material that already exists in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Material: The most common cause of this error is that the material you are trying to create or register already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly identified or a duplicate entry attempt.
  Incorrect Material Number: You may be using an incorrect or similar material number that already exists.
  Data Entry Error: There might be a typographical error in the material number you are trying to enter.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: 
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM02 (Change Material) to check if the material already exists in the system.
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