How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT059 - Creation not possible (Mapping for product &1 already exists &2 &3 &4)

/SAPAPO/MAT059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Creation not possible (Mapping for product &1 already exists &2 &3 &4)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT059 - Creation not possible (Mapping for product &1 already exists &2 &3 &4) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT059 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of a mapping for a product in the Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that a mapping for the specified product already exists, which prevents the creation of a new one.
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Existing Mapping: There is already a mapping entry for the specified product in the system. This could be due to previous configurations or data imports.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system believing that a mapping already exists.
  Incorrect Input: The parameters provided during the mapping creation process may not be correct, leading the system to identify an existing mapping erroneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check if a mapping for the product already