How To Fix WXP373 - Material &1 already exists in master data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WXP - Retail Planning

• Message number: 373

• Message text: Material &1 already exists in master data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WXP373 - Material &1 already exists in master data ?

  SAP Error Message:
  WXP373: Material &1 already exists in master data
  
  
  Cause:
  This warning message occurs when you try to create a material master record with a material number that already exists in the system. In SAP, material numbers must be unique within the client. If you attempt to create a material with a number that is already assigned to another material, the system issues this warning to prevent duplication.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The placeholder &1 in the message will be replaced by the material number you tried to create.
  The system checks the material master data tables (e.g., MARA) and finds that the material number is already present.
  This can happen if:
  You are manually entering a material number that is already used.
  You are using a number range that overlaps with existing materials.
  There is a misunderstanding about the material numbering convention or number range intervals.
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check if the material already exists:
  
  Use transaction MM03 (Display Material) and enter the material number