How To Fix C5819 - Process instruction date &: Number & is not unique

C5819 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 819

• Message text: Process instruction date &: Number & is not unique

What causes this issue?

The process instruction number is not unique. To process a recipe,
the numbers of the process instructions for a phase must be unique.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Please check the recipe and correct the numbers of the process
instructions for the phase.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5819 - Process instruction date &: Number & is not unique ?

  The SAP error message C5819 indicates that there is a problem with the process instruction date in the context of production planning or process order management. Specifically, it states that the number associated with the process instruction date is not unique, which means that there are multiple entries with the same identifier that should be unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate process instruction numbers in the system for the same date or context.
  Data Entry Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to the creation of duplicate records.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system settings related to process instructions can also lead to this error.
  Master Data Issues: Problems with master data, such as incorrect or incomplete records, can cause conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., AFKO, AFVC) for duplicate entries. Look for