How To Fix CA_TTE703 - Item number &1 is not unique &2 &3

CA_TTE703 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CA_TTE - TTE Messages

• Message number: 703

• Message text: Item number &1 is not unique &2 &3

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CA_TTE703 - Details

• The SAP error message CA_TTE703 indicates that there is an issue with the uniqueness of an item number in a transaction or process. This error typically arises in contexts where item numbers are expected to be unique, such as in material management, inventory, or sales order processing.
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Item number &1 is not unique &2 &3" suggests that the system has encountered a situation where the item number specified (represented by &1) is not unique within the context of the operation being performed. The additional parameters (&2 and &3) usually provide more context about where the duplication is occurring, such as the document type or the specific transaction.
  Common causes include:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple entries in the database for the same item number in the relevant context (e.g., multiple line items in a sales order).
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have inadvertently entered the same item number multiple