How To Fix 5Y040 - Double keys in entry file.

5Y040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5Y - Error messages for info-type Italian module pools

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Double keys in entry file.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5Y040 - Double keys in entry file. ?

  The SAP error message 5Y040: Double keys in entry file typically indicates that there are duplicate entries in a file that is being processed by the system. This error often arises during data uploads or when processing batch input sessions, where the system expects unique keys for each entry but finds duplicates.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause is that the data being uploaded or processed contains duplicate keys. This could be due to errors in data extraction, transformation, or loading processes.
  Incorrect File Format: The file format may not be correctly structured, leading to misinterpretation of records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the source system, leading to the generation of duplicate records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Review the data file or the source of the data to identify and remove duplicate entries. You can use tools like Excel or database queries to find duplicates based on the key fields.
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