How To Fix CMS_TB_SBL_GENERAL005 - The requestor ID &1 refers to more than one business object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_TB_SBL_GENERAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The requestor ID &1 refers to more than one business object

What causes this issue?

You might have manually solved the error shown in the post processing
order, but the requestor ID available in the request refers to more than
one business object

System Response

The system prompts the user to manually input the business object ID
through a pop-up dialog.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_TB_SBL_GENERAL005 - The requestor ID &1 refers to more than one business object ?

  The SAP error message CMS_TB_SBL_GENERAL005 indicates that the requestor ID you are using refers to more than one business object in the system. This typically occurs in scenarios where the system is unable to determine a unique business object based on the provided requestor ID.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The requestor ID may be associated with multiple business objects in the system, leading to ambiguity.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the business objects or the requestor ID mappings.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or duplicates in the underlying data that are causing the system to find multiple matches for the requestor ID.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for duplicate entries associated with the requestor ID.
  Identify and resolve any duplicates in the data.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the business objects and requestor IDs is set up correctly.
  Check the relevant customizing settings in the SAP system to ensure that they are not causing the ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, consider cleaning up the data to ensure that each requestor ID is uniquely associated with a single business object.
  This may involve deleting or merging records as appropriate.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific business objects and requestor IDs you are working with to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  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 insights specific to your system configuration or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that can help you analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on similar issues.
  Business Object Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific business objects involved to understand their relationships and configurations better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.