How To Fix WRF_APC290 - Material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC290 - Material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3 ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC290 Material &1 already exists for catalog &2 and EAN/UPC code &3
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to assign or create a material with a specific EAN/UPC code in a particular catalog, but the system finds that the same material number (&1) is already assigned to that EAN/UPC code (&3) within the same catalog (&2).
  In other words, the system prevents duplicate entries of the same material with the same EAN/UPC code in the same catalog to maintain data consistency and avoid conflicts in product identification.
  
  Typical Scenario:
  
  You are trying to create or update a material master record or catalog assignment.
  You enter an EAN/UPC code for a material.
  The system checks if this EAN/UPC code is already assigned to the material in the catalog.
  If yes, it throws this error to prevent duplication.
  
  
  Cause Details:
  
  Duplicate EAN/UPC code assignment for the same material in the same catalog.
  Possibly a data entry error or misunderstanding of catalog assignments.
  Could also happen if the material was already created or assigned previously but not known to the user.
  
  
  Solution / How to Fix:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) or MM04 (Display Material Changes) to check if the material already has the EAN/UPC code assigned.
  Check the catalog assignments for the material to confirm if the EAN/UPC code is already linked.
  
  
  
  Verify Catalog Data:
  
  Use the relevant catalog management transactions or tables (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC for APO catalogs or other catalog tables depending on your system) to verify existing entries.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries:
  
  If the material and EAN/UPC code are already assigned, do not create a new entry.
  If you intended to assign the EAN/UPC code to a different material, verify the correct material number.
  
  
  
  Correct Data Entry:
  
  If the error is due to a typo or wrong material number, correct the input data.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Existing Assignment (if appropriate):
  
  If the existing assignment is incorrect or obsolete, you may delete or update it before creating a new one.
  Ensure proper authorization and impact analysis before deleting catalog entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Master Data Team:
  
  If unsure, consult your master data or catalog management team to resolve conflicts.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Tables involved:  
  
  Material master tables (MARA, MVKE, etc.)  
  Catalog tables depending on your SAP module (e.g., /SAPAPO/MC for APO catalogs)  
  EAN/UPC code assignments are often stored in MARC or EAN/UPC related tables.
  
  
  
  Transactions to check:  
  
  MM03 (Display Material)  
  MM02 (Change Material)  
  MM04 (Display Changes)  
  Catalog management transactions (varies by system)
  
  
  
  Notes / SAP OSS:  
  
  Check SAP Notes related to catalog and EAN/UPC code management if the problem persists.  
  Sometimes, custom validations or enhancements may cause this error.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRF_APC290 indicates a duplicate assignment of a material with the same EAN/UPC code in a catalog. To resolve it, verify existing assignments, avoid duplicates, correct data entry, or update/delete existing entries as needed.
  
  If you provide your SAP module (e.g., MM, APO, Retail) or context, I can give more specific guidance.