How To Fix DP_SHARED715 - Row count for SQL statements should have been 1 but was &1 instead

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DP_SHARED - SAP digital payments add-on shared error messages

• Message number: 715

• Message text: Row count for SQL statements should have been 1 but was &1 instead

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DP_SHARED715 - Row count for SQL statements should have been 1 but was &1 instead ?

  The SAP error message DP_SHARED715 indicates that a SQL statement was expected to return exactly one row, but instead returned a different number of rows (in this case, &1, where &1 is the actual number of rows returned). This typically occurs in scenarios where a unique record is expected, such as when querying a database for a specific entry based on a unique key.
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The most common cause is that the database contains duplicate entries for a key that is supposed to be unique. This can happen due to data entry errors, improper data migration, or lack of constraints in the database schema.
  
  
  Incorrect SQL Logic: The SQL query may be incorrectly formulated, leading to unexpected results. For example, if the WHERE clause does not properly filter the results, it may return multiple rows.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the application or the database may not align with the expected data model, leading to unexpected results.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Run a query to check for duplicates in the table that the SQL statement is querying. For example:
  SELECT key_column, COUNT(*)
  FROM your_table
  GROUP BY key_column
  HAVING COUNT(*) > 1;
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to determine how to handle them (e.g., delete duplicates, update records to ensure uniqueness).
  
  
  
  Review SQL Logic: 
  
  Review the SQL statement that generated the error. Ensure that the WHERE clause is correctly filtering the results to return a single row.
  Test the SQL statement directly in the database to see what results it returns.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: 
  
  Implement data validation checks to prevent the insertion of duplicate records in the future. This may involve adding unique constraints to the database schema.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If the error occurs in a specific transaction or process, debug the application logic to ensure that it is correctly handling the data and that the SQL statements are being constructed as intended.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific module or transaction where the error occurred for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to inspect the table structure and constraints.
  Database Logs: Review database logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  Testing Environment: If possible, replicate the issue in a testing environment to safely troubleshoot without affecting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the DP_SHARED715 error and implement a solution to resolve it.