How To Fix SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG007 - Customer material &1 has already been used for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Customer material &1 has already been used for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG007 - Customer material &1 has already been used for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message SD_CUST_MAT_MNT_MSG007 indicates that a customer material number (referred to as &1) has already been assigned to a different material (referred to as &2) in the system. This typically occurs in the context of customer-material information records, where a specific customer material number is linked to a specific material number in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The customer material number you are trying to assign is already linked to another material number in the system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the same customer material number being used for different materials.
  Configuration Issues: There might be issues in the configuration of the customer-material information records.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code VD03 (Display Customer Material Info Record) to check if the customer material number is already assigned to another material.
  If it is, you will need to decide whether to use the existing assignment or to create a new customer material number.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Records:
  
  If the existing assignment is incorrect, you can modify or delete the customer-material information record using transaction code VD02 (Change Customer Material Info Record) or VD04 (Delete Customer Material Info Record).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Create a New Customer Material Number:
  
  If the customer material number must remain linked to the existing material, consider creating a new customer material number for the new material.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of changing or deleting records, consult with your SAP administrator or a colleague who has experience with customer-material information records.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VD03: Display Customer Material Info Record
  VD02: Change Customer Material Info Record
  VD04: Delete Customer Material Info Record
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on customer-material information records and their management.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and modify customer-material records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage customer material assignments effectively.