How To Fix SMAP014 - Component &1 already exists; check your entry

SMAP014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMAP - Solution Map

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Component &1 already exists; check your entry

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The code &v1& cannot be assigned again because component codes for all
components must be unique.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different component code.

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SMAP014 - Details

• The SAP error message SMAP014, which states "Component &1 already exists; check your entry," typically occurs when you are trying to create or add a component (such as a material, service, or other entity) that already exists in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, including SAP MM (Materials Management), SAP SD (Sales and Distribution), and others where components are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the component you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly identified or a user attempting to create a component with the same identifier (like a material number or service number).
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the error can arise from a simple typographical error or misunderstanding of the component's identifier.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates