How To Fix B5ALE026 - Object type/object/object key is not unique! group: &

B5ALE026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B5ALE - ALE Customizing Distribution Messages

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Object type/object/object key is not unique! group: &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B5ALE026 - Object type/object/object key is not unique! group: & ?

  The SAP error message B5ALE026 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of an object type, object, and object key combination in the context of ALE (Application Link Enabling) or IDoc processing. This error typically arises when the system encounters multiple entries that match the specified criteria, which should be unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries in the relevant tables for the specified object type and key. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or system inconsistencies.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the ALE settings or IDoc processing can lead to this error, especially if the system is expecting unique identifiers but finds multiple matches.
  Data Replication Issues: If data is being replicated between systems (e.g., from a source system to a target system), and there are duplicates in the source, this error may occur during the