Message type: E = Error
Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)
Message number: 159
Message text: Same key (ID) is only allowed with same source and target object type.
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The SAP error message 5W159 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed, specifically that the same key (ID) is being used for different source and target object types. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data migration, data replication, or when working with master data in SAP systems.
Cause: The error arises when: You are trying to map or transfer data where the same identifier (key) is being used for different object types (e.g., a customer ID being used for both a customer and a vendor). The system expects that the same key should only be associated with the same type of object, and when it encounters a mismatch, it raises this error.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can take the following steps: Check Data Mapping: Review the data mapping configuration to ensure that the same key is not being assigned to different object types. Make sure that each key is unique to
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