How To Fix >A120 - Several departments found for key &1

>A120 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >A -

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Several departments found for key &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >A120 - Several departments found for key &1 ?

  The SAP error message A120: Several departments found for key &1 typically occurs in the context of organizational management or when dealing with master data that involves multiple organizational units. This error indicates that the system has found multiple entries for a specific key (like a cost center, department, or other organizational unit) and is unable to determine which one to use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple entries in the database for the specified key, which can happen due to data inconsistencies or errors during data entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specific organizational structure, leading to ambiguity in identifying the correct department.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate or conflicting entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., CSKS for cost centers) for duplicate entries