/INCMD/MSG255 - Product &1 of subgroup &2 is also present in subgroup &3

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /INCMD/MSG -

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Product &1 of subgroup &2 is also present in subgroup &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /INCMD/MSG255 - Product &1 of subgroup &2 is also present in subgroup &3 ?

  The SAP error message /INCMD/MSG255 indicates that a product (identified as &1) belonging to a specific subgroup (&2) is also found in another subgroup (&3). This typically occurs in the context of managing product hierarchies or classifications within SAP, particularly in modules related to inventory management, sales, or logistics.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The product has been assigned to multiple subgroups, which is not allowed based on the configuration or business rules in your SAP system.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been an error during data entry or product classification, leading to the same product being assigned to more than one subgroup.
  Configuration Issues: The system may be configured in a way that does not allow a product to belong to multiple subgroups simultaneously.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Product Assignments: Check the product's assignments in the system to see where it is currently classified. You can do this by navigating to the product master data and reviewing the subgroup assignments.
  Correct the Assignment: If the product is incorrectly assigned to multiple subgroups, you will need to remove it from one of the subgroups. This can usually be done in the product master data maintenance transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master).
  Consult Configuration: If the error persists or if you believe the product should legitimately belong to multiple subgroups, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to product classifications and subgroup assignments.
  Data Validation: Implement data validation checks to prevent future occurrences of this issue, ensuring that products are not assigned to multiple subgroups unless explicitly allowed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing product data.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to product classification and subgroup management for more detailed guidance.
  User Roles: Ensure that users responsible for product data management have the appropriate roles and permissions to make changes to product assignments.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the product behaves as expected in the system.
  
  If the issue continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.