How To Fix 64778 - File contains duplicates for ID number &3 on &1 for exchange &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 64 - Treasury Management: Securities

• Message number: 778

• Message text: File contains duplicates for ID number &3 on &1 for exchange &2

What causes this issue?

The file contains multiple prices/price details for ID number &v3& for
key date &v1& and exchange &v2&.
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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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 64778 - File contains duplicates for ID number &3 on &1 for exchange &2 ?

  The SAP error message 64778 indicates that there are duplicate entries in a file being processed, specifically related to an ID number. This error typically occurs during data uploads or exchanges, such as when importing data into SAP from external sources.
  Cause:
  The error message "File contains duplicates for ID number &3 on &1 for exchange &2" suggests that:
  
  The file being processed has multiple entries for the same ID number (&3).
  The system expects each ID number to be unique within the context of the file being processed.
  The duplicates could be due to data entry errors, issues in the source system, or problems during the data extraction process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Open the file that is causing the error and check for duplicate entries for the specified ID number.
  You can use spreadsheet software (like Excel) to sort and filter the data to easily identify duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once identified, you can either remove the duplicate entries or consolidate them if necessary (e.g., if they contain different information that needs to be merged).
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Ensure that the remaining entries are valid and meet the requirements for the data exchange.
  Check for any other potential data quality issues that could cause similar errors.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the File:
  
  After cleaning up the data, attempt to re-upload the file to SAP.
  Monitor for any further error messages to ensure that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If duplicates are a recurring issue, review the data extraction and transformation processes to ensure that they are correctly configured to prevent duplicates from being created in the first place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context of the error, you may be using specific transaction codes for data uploads (e.g., LSMW, BAPIs, etc.).
  Data Formats: Ensure that the file format (CSV, XML, etc.) is compatible with SAP and adheres to the expected structure.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on data uploads and handling duplicates.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully process your data in SAP.