How To Fix SMAP013 - Produt &1 already exists (check entries)

SMAP013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMAP - Solution Map

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Produt &1 already exists (check entries)

What causes this issue?

The specified product code &v1& has already been assigned to another
product.

System Response

The code &v1& cannot be assigned again because product codes for all
products must be unique.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different product code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMAP013 - Produt &1 already exists (check entries) ?

  The SAP error message SMAP013 indicates that a product with the specified identifier already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or add a new product in the SAP system, but the system detects that a product with the same identifier (or key) is already present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the product you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly deleted or a mistake in the product ID you are trying to use.
  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 arise from a simple typographical error in the product ID or related fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Products: Before creating a new product, check the existing products