How To Fix SUI_TM_MM007 - Object already exists

SUI_TM_MM007 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SUI_TM_MM -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Object already exists

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SUI_TM_MM007 - Details

• The SAP error message SUI_TM_MM007, which states "Object already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new object (such as a material, vendor, or other master data) that has the same key or identifier as an existing object in the system. This can happen in various modules, including Materials Management (MM), when there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause is that the key (like material number, vendor number, etc.) you are trying to create already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may not be unique due to typographical errors or misunderstanding of the existing data.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing records.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations may enforce uniqueness on specific fields, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new object, check the existing