How To Fix C$542 - Specification & from file cannot be uniquely identified (system: &, &)

C$542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Specification & from file cannot be uniquely identified (system: &, &)

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C$542 - Details

• The SAP error message C$542 indicates that there is an issue with the specification and the file not being uniquely identified in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where specifications and files are used to manage product data and quality information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error often arises when there are multiple specifications or files that match the criteria being searched, leading to ambiguity in identification.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the specification management or document management system.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or corruption in the data that prevent the system from identifying the correct specification or file.
  Missing Links: The specification may not be properly linked to the relevant files or documents in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the specifications and files in the system to identify any duplicates. If duplicates exist, you