How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN048 - Regulatory list &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Regulatory list &1 is not unique

What causes this issue?

You want to create a new regulatory list or customer list. 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</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN048 - Regulatory list &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN048 indicates that there is a problem with the regulatory list in the system, specifically that the regulatory list identified by the placeholder &1 is not unique. This typically occurs in the context of compliance management or regulatory data management within SAP, particularly in modules related to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) or similar areas.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple entries in the regulatory list that share the same identifier or key. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are multiple records in the regulatory list that have the same unique identifier.
  Incorrect Configuration: The regulatory list may not have been configured correctly, leading to ambiguity in identifying the correct entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced during the migration process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the regulatory list in question and check for duplicate entries. You can do this by querying the database or using transaction codes related to regulatory lists.
  Identify the entries that have the same identifier.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either delete the unnecessary entries or merge them if they contain different information that needs to be consolidated.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the regulatory list is configured correctly. Check the settings and parameters to ensure that they are set up to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  If the issue arose from data migration, validate the data to ensure that it adheres to the expected format and uniqueness constraints.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing regulatory lists and resolving related issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as EHS00 (EHS Management) or others that pertain to regulatory data management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the CM_EHFND_COMN048 error message in your SAP system.