How To Fix ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL078 - Duplicate Suppliers found for a particular Spare Part &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL - Message Class for SPEC 2000 IP Upload API

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Duplicate Suppliers found for a particular Spare Part &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL078 - Duplicate Suppliers found for a particular Spare Part &1 ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL078 indicates that there are duplicate suppliers found for a specific spare part in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or update a material or spare part in the system, and the system detects that multiple suppliers are associated with the same part.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are multiple supplier records in the database for the same spare part. This can happen due to data entry errors, system imports, or lack of proper data validation.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the supplier management module may allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may have resulted in duplicate supplier entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant tables (e.g., LFA1 for vendor master data) to identify the duplicate supplier entries for the specific spare part.
  Data Cleanup: Once duplicates are identified, you can either:
  
  Delete the duplicate entries if they are not needed.
  Merge the duplicate entries if they contain unique information that needs to be preserved.
  
  
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules to prevent the creation of duplicate suppliers in the future. This can include checks during data entry or batch processing.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling supplier data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  ME11: Create Purchasing Info Record
  ME12: Change Purchasing Info Record
  ME13: Display Purchasing Info Record
  
  
  Tables: Understand the relevant tables involved in supplier and material management, such as:
  
  LFA1: Vendor Master (General Section)
  LFB1: Vendor Master (Company Code)
  EINA: Purchasing Info Record (General Data)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.