How To Fix SMAP011 - Product with specified name already exists

SMAP011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMAP - Solution Map

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Product with specified name already exists

What causes this issue?

There is already a product (&v1&) with the specified name.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entry.

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SMAP011 - Details

• The SAP error message SMAP011, which states "Product with specified name already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new product in the SAP system, but a product with the same name or identifier already exists in the database. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Product Name: The most common cause is that the product name or identifier you are trying to use is already in use by another product in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can occur due to a typographical error or incorrect input in the product creation form.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Products: Before creating a new product, check the existing products in the system to ensure