How To Fix CRM_ESOA_ATTCHFLDR001 - PathName is not unique within business object

CRM_ESOA_ATTCHFLDR001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ESOA_ATTCHFLDR - Messages for Mapping Attachments

• Message number: 001

• Message text: PathName is not unique within business object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ESOA_ATTCHFLDR001 - PathName is not unique within business object ?

  The SAP error message "CRM_ESOA_ATTCHFLDR001 PathName is not unique within business object" typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when dealing with attachments or documents associated with business objects. This error indicates that there is a conflict with the path name of an attachment, meaning that the system has found multiple entries with the same path name for a specific business object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Path Names: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple attachments or documents associated with the same business object that have identical path names. This can happen if the same file is uploaded multiple times or if different users upload files with the same name.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the document management system or the way attachments are handled within the CRM system.
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or data integrity