How To Fix /SAPAPO/CURTO_UI127 - Another component with same Product Number &1 already exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/CURTO_UI -

• Message number: 127

• Message text: Another component with same Product Number &1 already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_UI127 - Another component with same Product Number &1 already exists. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/CURTO_UI127 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) system, but a product with the same product number already exists in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new product or when attempting to upload data that includes a duplicate product number.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Number: The most common cause is that the product number you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Data Upload Issues: If you are uploading data (e.g., through a data transfer process), the source data may contain duplicates.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the product master data or the way products are being managed in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Products: 
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check if the product number already exists in the system.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify the existing product instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Duplicate:
  
  If the existing product is not needed, consider deleting it if it is appropriate to do so.
  If you need to keep both products, you will need to assign a different product number to the new product.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If you are uploading data, ensure that the data source does not contain duplicates. Clean the data before uploading it to the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific guidelines on managing product numbers and resolving conflicts.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Uploads: 
  
  If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or SAP Data Services), ensure that you have proper error handling in place to catch and resolve such issues before they cause errors in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for product management in SAP APO, such as /SAPAPO/MAT1 (Create Product) and /SAPAPO/MAT2 (Change Product).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify products in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your product data effectively in SAP APO.