How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT104 - Creation not possible (Product &1 already exists in location &2)


/SAPAPO/MAT104 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

  • Message number: 104

  • Message text: Creation not possible (Product &1 already exists in location &2)

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT104 - Creation not possible (Product &1 already exists in location &2) ?
    The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT104 Creation not possible (Product &1 already exists in location &2) typically occurs in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module when you attempt to create a new product-location combination that already exists in the system. This error indicates that the product you are trying to create is already defined for the specified location.
    
    Cause: Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the product (identified by &1) is already associated with the location (identified by &2) in the APO system. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or if there were previous uploads, it is possible that duplicate entries were created. Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same product-location combination while trying to create a new entry.
    Solution: Check Existing Entries: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to check if the product-location combination already exists. If it does exist, you may need

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