How To Fix 5C095 - Child number &1 occurs more than once in the file

5C095 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 095

• Message text: Child number &1 occurs more than once in the file

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 correct SI number into the system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C095 - Child number &1 occurs more than once in the file ?

  The SAP error message 5C095 indicates that there is a duplicate child number in the file being processed. This error typically occurs in the context of data uploads or processing where a hierarchical structure is expected, such as in master data uploads or when dealing with structured data files.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system encounters a child number (often representing a subordinate or dependent record) that appears more than once in the input file. This violates the expected uniqueness of child numbers within the context of the parent-child relationship defined in the data structure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Open the file that you are trying to upload or process.
  Look for the child number mentioned in the error message (e.g., &1).
  Check for any duplicate entries of this child number in the file.
  
  
  
  Remove or Correct Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, decide whether to remove them or correct the