How To Fix CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP029 - Duplicate records exist for compl. req. ID "&3" on sheet "&2", rows: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP - Message Class For External Content Providers Import

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Duplicate records exist for compl. req. ID "&3" on sheet "&2", rows: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP029 - Duplicate records exist for compl. req. ID "&3" on sheet "&2", rows: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_REQ_EXT_IMP029 indicates that there are duplicate records for a completion request ID in the specified sheet and rows during an import process. This error typically arises when you are trying to upload data into SAP using a template or file, and the system detects that the same completion request ID appears more than once in the specified sheet.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the same completion request ID is listed multiple times in the import file.
  Data Preparation Issues: The data preparation process may not have adequately filtered out duplicates before the import.
  Incorrect Template Usage: Using an incorrect or outdated template that does not align with the expected data structure can lead to duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Open the specified sheet in your import file and check for duplicate entries for the completion request ID. You can use Excel functions like COUNTIF to find duplicates.
  Remove Duplicates: Once identified, remove the duplicate entries so that each completion request ID appears only once in the sheet.
  Validate Data: Ensure that the data in the import file is accurate and adheres to the required format. Validate the data against the expected structure.
  Re-import: After making the necessary corrections, save the file and attempt the import process again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for guidelines on data import processes and templates.
  Data Quality Checks: Implement data quality checks in your data preparation process to prevent duplicates from being introduced in the future.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide further insight into the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after addressing duplicates, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully complete your data import into SAP.