How To Fix VIP_MESSAGES008 - Product family or MBOM already exists for material &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VIP_MESSAGES - Messages for VIP-ERP Communication

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Product family or MBOM already exists for material &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES008 - Product family or MBOM already exists for material &1 ?

  The SAP error message VIP_MESSAGES008 indicates that a product family or a Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) already exists for the specified material. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a product family or MBOM for a material that already has an existing configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that there is already a product family or MBOM associated with the material you are trying to create or modify.
  Incorrect Material Number: You may be using the wrong material number, leading to confusion about existing configurations.
  System Configuration: There might be system settings or configurations that prevent the creation of multiple product families or MBOMs for the same material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Configurations:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material BOM) or CS02 (Change Material BOM) to check if a product family or MBOM already exists for the material in question.
  If it exists and you need to make changes, consider modifying the existing entry instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Material Number:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct material number. Double-check for typos or incorrect entries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive Existing Entries:
  
  If the existing product family or MBOM is no longer needed, you may consider deleting or archiving it. Use transaction codes like CS01 (Create Material BOM) to create a new one after ensuring the old one is removed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on managing product families and MBOMs to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CS01: Create Material BOM
  CS02: Change Material BOM
  CS03: Display Material BOM
  C223: Maintain Product Families
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on product families and MBOMs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.