How To Fix WW631 - Material & already created via the characteristic profile

WW631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Material & already created via the characteristic profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW631 - Material & already created via the characteristic profile ?

  The SAP error message WW631 indicates that a material has already been created using a characteristic profile. This typically occurs in the context of variant configuration, where materials are defined based on specific characteristics and their values.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Creation Attempt: The error arises when there is an attempt to create a material that already exists in the system with the same characteristics and values defined in the characteristic profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings or the characteristic profile may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to create a new material.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the system recognizes that the material already exists but the user is unaware of it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Materials: Before attempting to create a new material, check the existing materials in the system to see if the material you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by