How To Fix 54318 - Several entries chosen for language '&'

54318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Several entries chosen for language '&'

How to fix this error?

This is not allowed.
Please choose a single entry for this language.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54318 - Several entries chosen for language '&' ?

  The SAP error message 54318, which states "Several entries chosen for language '&'", typically occurs when there are multiple entries in the database for a specific language in a table that is expected to have a unique entry for that language. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with texts, translations, or other language-dependent data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the relevant database table for the specified language. For example, if you are trying to retrieve a text in a specific language and there are multiple records for that language, SAP cannot determine which one to use.
  Data Inconsistency: This can also occur due to data inconsistencies, such as improper data migration or manual data entry errors that lead to multiple records for the same language.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser)