How To Fix RLB052 - Product &1 already exists and will be created again

RLB052 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RLB - Reuse Library

• Message number: 052

• Message text: Product &1 already exists and will be created again

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RLB052 - Product &1 already exists and will be created again ?

  The SAP error message RLB052 indicates that a product with the specified identifier (represented by &1) already exists in the system and is being attempted to be created again. This typically occurs in scenarios involving product master data management, such as when using the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or SAP S/4HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the product you are trying to create already exists in the system. This can happen if there was a previous attempt to create the product that was not properly completed or if the product was created by another user or process.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Products: Before attempting to create a