How To Fix /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES023 - Duplicate values exist (number &1 and &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Duplicate values exist (number &1 and &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES023 - Duplicate values exist (number &1 and &2) ?

  The SAP error message /AIF/VMAP_MESSAGES023 Duplicate values exist (number &1 and &2) typically occurs in the context of the Application Interface Framework (AIF) when there are duplicate entries detected in the data being processed. This can happen during data mapping or when validating incoming messages against existing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Data: The error indicates that there are duplicate values in the data being processed. This could be due to:
  
  Multiple records in the source data that have the same key or identifier.
  Data being sent from an external system that contains duplicates.
  Incorrect configuration in the mapping or transformation logic that leads to duplicates.
  
  
  
  Mapping Configuration: The mapping configuration in AIF may not be set up to handle duplicates correctly, leading to this error when it encounters them.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the source system, where the same record is being sent multiple times.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Review the incoming data to