How To Fix C5863 - PIC number &/&/&/& is not unique

C5863 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C5 - Master Recipe

• Message number: 863

• Message text: PIC number &/&/&/& is not unique

What causes this issue?

The process instruction characteristic numbers &V4& for the process
instruction &V3& of the phase &V2& in recipe &V1& is not unique. To
process a recipe, the numbers of the process instruction characteristics
for a process instruction 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
instruction characteristic for process instruction &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C5863 - PIC number &/&/&/& is not unique ?

  The SAP error message C5863 indicates that the Product Identification Code (PIC) number you are trying to use is not unique within the system. This error typically arises in the context of managing product data, especially in modules related to materials management or product lifecycle management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate PIC Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the PIC number you are trying to enter already exists in the system. Each PIC must be unique to avoid confusion and ensure proper tracking of products.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a typographical error in the PIC number you are entering, leading to a mismatch with existing entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing PIC Numbers: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database table where PIC numbers are stored (e.g.,