How To Fix COM_HIERCUST856 - Table &1 in client &2 contains multiple numbering schemes with same ID

COM_HIERCUST856 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_HIERCUST - Messages for Hierarchies and Categories for Customizing

• Message number: 856

• Message text: Table &1 in client &2 contains multiple numbering schemes with same ID

What causes this issue?

Table COMM_SCHEME contains entries which have the same scheme ID. These
must be unique for an upgrade.

System Response

The XPRA was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Change the scheme IDs using the transaction <LS>Maintain Numbering
Schemes</> (Transaction COMMPR05) so that the IDs are unique in each
client. Then restart the program COM_PRDCT_XPRA_SCHEME.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_HIERCUST856 - Table &1 in client &2 contains multiple numbering schemes with same ID ?

  The SAP error message COM_HIERCUST856 indicates that there are multiple numbering schemes with the same ID in a specific table for a given client. This typically occurs in the context of hierarchical data management, where unique identifiers are expected for different numbering schemes.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the relevant table (often related to customer or material master data) for the specified client. This can happen due to:
  
  Data inconsistencies during data migration or import processes.
  Manual data entry errors.
  Issues with custom developments or enhancements that manipulate the numbering schemes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table: Determine which table is referenced by &1 in the error message. This will usually be a table related to hierarchical data or numbering schemes.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the contents of the table. Execute a query to find duplicate entries