How To Fix CM_EHFND_SPLNG007 - Sample equipment ID &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_SPLNG -

• Message number: 007

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLNG007 - Sample equipment ID &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLNG007 indicates that the sample equipment ID you are trying to use is not unique within the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system expects a unique identifier for equipment, but multiple entries with the same ID exist.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are multiple records in the database with the same equipment ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, system migrations, or incorrect data imports.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the equipment master data, leading to non-unique identifiers.
  Data Synchronization Problems: If your system is integrated with other systems, there may be synchronization issues that result in duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the equipment master table (usually EQUI or EQUNR) to find all entries with the same equipment ID. 
  
  Example SQL query: SELECT * FROM EQUI WHERE EQUNR