How To Fix >4631 - Field &1 is duplicated

>4631 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >4 - SAP File Transfer Protocol

• Message number: 631

• Message text: Field &1 is duplicated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >4631 - Field &1 is duplicated ?

  The SAP error message "4631 Field &1 is duplicated" typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert or update a record in a database table where a field that is supposed to be unique has duplicate values. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data migration, or when running batch jobs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the field in question (denoted by &1) is defined as unique in the database schema, and the system is trying to insert or update a record that would result in a duplicate value for that field.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or from a legacy database, there may be existing duplicates that violate the uniqueness constraint.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that manipulate data, they may inadvertently create duplicates.
  User Input Errors: Users may enter duplicate