How To Fix ACAC_EXCEL004 - Field &1 is duplicated.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACAC_EXCEL - Excel upload related messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Field &1 is duplicated.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACAC_EXCEL004 - Field &1 is duplicated. ?

  The SAP error message ACAC_EXCEL004: Field &1 is duplicated typically occurs when you are trying to upload data into SAP using an Excel file, and there are duplicate entries in a specific field that is not allowed. This error is common in data migration or data upload processes where unique constraints are enforced.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Values: The field indicated by &1 contains duplicate values in the Excel file you are trying to upload. For example, if you are uploading a list of customer IDs, and the same customer ID appears more than once, this error will be triggered.
  Unique Constraints: The SAP system has unique constraints on certain fields, meaning that each entry must be unique. If the data being uploaded violates these constraints, the error will occur.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Open the Excel file and check the column corresponding to the field indicated by &1. Use Excel's built-in features (like Conditional Formatting or the Remove Duplicates feature) to identify and remove duplicate entries.
  Correct Data: After identifying duplicates, you can either remove them or modify them to ensure that all entries in the field are unique.
  Re-upload: Once you have corrected the data, save the Excel file and attempt to upload it again to SAP.
  Validation: Before uploading, consider validating the data in Excel to ensure that it meets the requirements of the SAP system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Field Reference: The &1 in the error message will be replaced with the actual field name that has duplicates. This will help you identify which field needs attention.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific transaction or data upload process you are using for more detailed guidance.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using a specific data migration tool (like LSMW, BAPIs, or BDC), check the configuration settings to ensure that they are set up correctly to handle unique constraints.
  Testing: If you are working in a development or test environment, consider testing with a smaller dataset to ensure that the upload process works correctly before attempting a larger upload.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACAC_EXCEL004 error and successfully upload your data into SAP.