If you are trying to add a released product and get the message “The number has already been assigned to a product” keep in mind that there could be a product master that has already been created with this number. Keep in mind that the product master is shared independent of the legal entity and the released item is the association of the item with the entity for assigning business administration parameters for the entity.
This video gives a quick overview of the message and how to check if there is a product master.
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Lachlan