How To Fix CMS_SEC023 - An internal error occurred; a non-unique technical key(GUID) was passed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_SEC - CMS Securities Add-on

• Message number: 023

• Message text: An internal error occurred; a non-unique technical key(GUID) was passed

What causes this issue?

A non-unique technical key (GUID) was assigned to a row of the data
passed to the API. The same GUID exists for another row of the table
passed to the API

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The API cannot save the data, as a unique GUID is required for each row.

How to fix this error?

Use the function <ZH>CMS_API_GENERAL_GUID_CREATE</> to get a new GUID
and assign it to each row of the data passed to the API.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_SEC023 - An internal error occurred; a non-unique technical key(GUID) was passed ?

  The SAP error message CMS_SEC023 indicates that there is an issue with a non-unique technical key (GUID) being passed within the system. This typically occurs in the context of the Central Management Server (CMS) in SAP BusinessObjects or similar environments where unique identifiers are crucial for object management.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate GUIDs: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate GUIDs in the system. This can happen if objects have been improperly imported or exported, or if there are inconsistencies in the repository.
  Corrupted Repository: The repository may have become corrupted, leading to inconsistencies in object identifiers.
  Configuration Issues: Misconfigurations in the CMS or related components can also lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use the Central Management Console (CMC) or relevant database queries to identify any duplicate GUIDs in the system. This may involve checking the database tables that store object metadata.
  Clean Up Duplicates: Once duplicates are identified, you may need to delete or rename the conflicting objects to ensure that each GUID is unique.
  Repository Repair: If the repository is corrupted, consider running repair tools or scripts provided by SAP to fix inconsistencies.
  Re-import Objects: If the issue arose after importing objects, try re-importing them while ensuring that no duplicates exist in the source.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings of the CMS and related components to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP's official documentation for BusinessObjects or the specific product you are using for detailed troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed logs and information about the error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Regularly monitor the system for duplicate objects and perform maintenance to clean up the repository.
  Implement proper version control and documentation practices when importing/exporting objects to avoid conflicts.
  Ensure that all users are trained on best practices for object management within the CMS.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CMS_SEC023 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.