How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN047 - Regulation &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Regulation &1 is not unique

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new regulation. However, the key &V1& is not
unique. You cannot use a key again that is already used for an existing
regulation or for an existing regulatory list.

System Response

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?

Choose another key.
To see which keys are already in use, see Customizing activities
<DS:SIMG.EHFND_REGULATION>Create Regulations</> and
<DS:SIMG.EHFND_REGLIST>Create Regulatory Lists and Customer Lists</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN047 - Regulation &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN047 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a regulation in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, where regulations are defined and managed.
  Cause:
  The error message "Regulation &1 is not unique" suggests that there are multiple entries for the same regulation in the system. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be multiple records for the same regulation in the database.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for regulations may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been created during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., EHS-related transactions) and search for the regulation mentioned in the error message.
  Look for duplicate entries in the database.
  
  
  
  Delete or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, determine which one is the correct or most complete entry.
  Delete or merge the duplicates as necessary to ensure that only one unique entry exists for the regulation.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to regulations in the EHS module.
  Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent duplicates from being created in the future.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any other potential issues in the EHS module that may lead to similar errors.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the EHS module for any specific guidelines on managing regulations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the EHS module, such as EHS-related configuration transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify regulation entries in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CM_EHFND_COMN047 error in your SAP system.