How To Fix 33073 - Highlighted names are not unique

33073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 33 - Contexts

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Highlighted names are not unique

What causes this issue?

There are field names which occur more than once in the frame.

System Response

Non-unique fields are highlighted. Enter a new name, ensuring that the
names are unique.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 33073 - Highlighted names are not unique ?

  The SAP error message 33073, which states "Highlighted names are not unique," typically occurs in scenarios where there are duplicate entries or non-unique identifiers in a context where uniqueness is required. This can happen in various SAP modules, such as when creating or modifying master data, transaction data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are multiple entries with the same name or identifier in the database. This could be in tables related to customers, vendors, materials, or other master data.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the system configuration may not enforce uniqueness properly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables for duplicate entries. You can run queries to find duplicates based on the fields that are supposed to be