How To Fix 42118 - You specified the same entry more than once

42118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 42 - Information Workbench

• Message number: 118

• Message text: You specified the same entry more than once

What causes this issue?

You entered the same entry repeatedly.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check the entries you made in this session.
Delete the entries that you do not need.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

42118 - Details

• The SAP error message 42118, which states "You specified the same entry more than once," typically occurs when a user attempts to enter duplicate entries in a field or a list where unique values are expected. This can happen in various contexts, such as during data entry in transactions, configuration settings, or when uploading data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the user is trying to enter the same value multiple times in a field that requires unique entries.
  Data Uploads: If you are uploading data (e.g., via LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), the source data may contain duplicates.
  Configuration Settings: In some configuration settings, certain fields may not allow duplicate values, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries you are trying to input. Ensure that there are no duplicate values in the fields that require unique entries.
  Data Cleansing: If you are uploading data, clean your source