How To Fix DBMAN879 - Duplicate entries in range table for characteristic &1


DBMAN879 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

  • Message number: 879

  • Message text: Duplicate entries in range table for characteristic &1

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN879 - Duplicate entries in range table for characteristic &1 ?
    The SAP error message DBMAN879 indicates that there are duplicate entries in the range table for a specific characteristic. This typically occurs during the execution of queries or when trying to perform operations that involve characteristics in the database.
    
    Cause: The error is usually caused by: Data Integrity Issues: There may be duplicate entries in the database for the characteristic specified. This can happen due to incorrect data entry, data migration issues, or inconsistencies in the data model. Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the data model or in the way characteristics are defined can lead to duplicates. Issues with InfoObjects: If you are working with InfoObjects in SAP BW, there might be issues with how the InfoObjects are defined or how they interact with the underlying database.
    Solution: To resolve the DBMAN879 error, you can take the following steps: Check for Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database table associated with the characteristic. Look

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