How To Fix SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG006 - Customer material for material &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG - Customer Materials Migration Object API Messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Customer material for material &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG006 - Customer material for material &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG006 indicates that a customer material record for a specific material (denoted by &1) already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of customer-specific material management, where a customer may have a unique identifier or description for a material that differs from the standard material number.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to create or update a customer material record for a material that already has an existing entry in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries being created inadvertently.
  An attempt to create a new customer material record without checking for existing records.
  Data migration or import processes that may have led to duplicate entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction code VD02 (Change Customer Material Info) or VD03 (Display Customer Material Info) to check if a customer material record for the specified material already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either update the existing record or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete:
  
  If the existing record is correct and you need to make changes, use VD02 to modify the existing customer material information.
  If the existing record is incorrect or a duplicate, you can delete it using VD03 and then create a new record.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Ensure that your data entry processes include checks for existing customer material records to prevent duplicates in the future.
  Implement validation rules in your data import processes to avoid creating duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that may affect customer material records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD01: Create Customer Material Info
  VD02: Change Customer Material Info
  VD03: Display Customer Material Info
  
  
  Tables:
  
  The relevant data is typically stored in the table KNMT (Customer Material Info).
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or enhancements related to customer material management.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage customer material records effectively in SAP.