How To Fix /STTPEC/MC_MD061 - GTIN &1 is already used in other materials

/STTPEC/MC_MD061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STTPEC/MC_MD -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: GTIN &1 is already used in other materials

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD061 - GTIN &1 is already used in other materials ?

  The SAP error message /STTPEC/MC_MD061 GTIN &1 is already used in other materials indicates that the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) you are trying to assign to a material is already associated with another material in the system. This is a common issue when managing materials and their identifiers in SAP, particularly in environments where GTINs are used for inventory management, sales, and logistics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GTIN Assignment: The GTIN you are trying to assign is already linked to another material in the SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a mistake in data entry, leading to the attempt to assign a GTIN that is already in use.
  Material Master Data Issues: The material master data may not be properly maintained, leading to conflicts in GTIN assignments.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check which material is currently using the GTIN.
  You can also use transaction SE16N to query the