How To Fix 5C094 - Child number &1 occurs more than once in system with different subtypes

5C094 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 094

• Message text: Child number &1 occurs more than once in system with different subtypes

What causes this issue?

The child cannot be identified uniquely in the system.

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?

Manually enter the SI number for the correct child into the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C094 - Child number &1 occurs more than once in system with different subtypes ?

  The SAP error message 5C094, which states "Child number &1 occurs more than once in system with different subtypes," typically arises in the context of hierarchical data structures, such as when dealing with master data or organizational structures in SAP. This error indicates that there is a conflict in the system where a child object (identified by the number &1) is associated with multiple parent objects or subtypes, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The child number (e.g., a material, customer, or vendor) is being assigned to multiple parent objects or subtypes, leading to ambiguity in the data structure.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if there have been manual entries, it is possible that duplicates were created inadvertently.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the system settings or master data settings can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the