How To Fix CM_SUB_MLI037 - Template description is not unique; it appears in &1 groups

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB_MLI - Messages for Multilevel Inheritance

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Template description is not unique; it appears in &1 groups

What causes this issue?

Several inheritance templates with the template description specified
were found in the SAP System.

How to fix this error?

Use the input help to select a particular group.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI037 - Template description is not unique; it appears in &1 groups ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB_MLI037 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a template description in the system. Specifically, it means that the template description you are trying to use is not unique and appears in multiple groups, which can lead to confusion or errors in processing.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Template Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that there are multiple templates with the same description in different groups. This can happen if templates were created without proper naming conventions or if there was a lack of oversight in template management.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may allow for the creation of templates with identical descriptions, leading to this error when trying to reference them.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to query the relevant tables (e.g., TCM_SUB_MLI) to find all instances of the template description that is causing the error. 
  Rename or Delete Duplicates: Once you have identified the duplicates, you can either:
  
  Rename the template descriptions to make them unique.
  Delete unnecessary or obsolete templates that are causing the duplication.
  
  
  Review Template Management Practices: Implement better naming conventions and management practices for templates to prevent future occurrences of this issue.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to templates, as some users may not have the rights to modify or delete templates.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, and possibly SE78 (for SAP ArchiveLink) to manage templates and their descriptions.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to template management and configuration to understand best practices.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as there may be patches or updates that address specific issues with template management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CM_SUB_MLI037 error and ensure that your template descriptions are unique within the system.