How To Fix CM_EHFND_SPLNG006 - Sample medium ID &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_SPLNG -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Sample medium ID &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLNG006 - Sample medium ID &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLNG006, which states "Sample medium ID &1 is not unique," typically occurs in the context of sample management or quality management processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the specified sample medium ID is not unique, meaning that there are multiple entries in the database with the same ID.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries for the sample medium ID in the relevant database table. This can happen due to data entry errors, incorrect data imports, or issues during data migration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that allow for non-unique IDs, leading to conflicts when the system tries to process them.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the data has been modified or updated incorrectly, it can lead to inconsistencies that result in non-unique identifiers.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or