How To Fix WSD_MESSAGE060 - Material &1 already maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WSD_MESSAGE - Message class for WSD

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Material &1 already maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WSD_MESSAGE060 - Material &1 already maintained ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WSD_MESSAGE060: Material &1 already maintained
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to maintain or create a material master record or related data that already exists in the system. Specifically, the system detects that the material number you are trying to maintain has already been created or maintained in the relevant context (e.g., in a particular view, plant, or organizational level).
  For example, if you are trying to create a material master record with a material number that already exists, or if you are trying to maintain data that is already maintained for that material (like a specific plant data or sales data), the system will throw this message to prevent duplicate entries.
  
  When does it typically occur?
  
  During material master creation or change (transaction codes like MM01, MM02).
  When maintaining specific views or organizational levels for a material.
  When trying to add data that is already present for the material in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the material already exists:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) to verify if the material number is already created.
  If it exists, you may need to change or update the existing material rather than creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Check the organizational level or view:
  
  If you are trying to maintain data for a specific plant or sales organization, verify if the data is already maintained.
  Use MM03 to check the views and organizational levels maintained for the material.
  
  
  
  Avoid duplicate entries:
  
  If you intended to create a new material, use a unique material number.
  If you intended to update existing data, use MM02 instead of MM01.
  
  
  
  If the error occurs during data upload or mass maintenance:
  
  Check your data file for duplicates.
  Ensure that the material and related data are not being created twice.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM01 – Create Material
  MM02 – Change Material
  MM03 – Display Material
  
  
  
  Tables involved:
  
  MARA – General Material Data
  MARC – Plant Data for Material
  MVKE – Sales Data for Material
  
  
  
  Notes:
  
  This message is a standard check to maintain data integrity and avoid duplicate master data.
  If you are working with custom developments or interfaces, ensure that the logic checks for existing materials before attempting to create new entries.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact context or transaction where this error occurs, I can help with more specific guidance.