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 SE11 to access the relevant database table (e.g., T_SAMPLING_MEDIUM) and check for duplicate entries for the sample medium ID in question.
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or correct the duplicate entries to ensure that each sample medium ID is unique.
  
  
  
  Data Correction:
  
  If duplicates are identified, you can either delete the unnecessary entries or modify them to ensure uniqueness. Be cautious when deleting data to avoid losing important information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to sample management to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing customizing settings in SPRO or related transaction codes.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it was executed correctly and that no duplicates were introduced during the migration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to sample management for any specific guidelines or known issues that might pertain to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional guidance based on your specific system setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SPRO (Customizing).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to CM_EHFND_SPLNG006 for any specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on sample management and quality management processes to understand how sample medium IDs are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.