How To Fix ECH_PLX021 - Object type &1 exists multiple times

ECH_PLX021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECH_PLX - Payload Extraction

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Object type &1 exists multiple times

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECH_PLX021 - Object type &1 exists multiple times ?

  The SAP error message ECH_PLX021, which states "Object type &1 exists multiple times," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Environment Management or SAP Process Integration (PI) when there are duplicate entries for a specific object type in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when configuring integration scenarios, managing process flows, or handling data objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the object type (indicated by &1) has been defined multiple times in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same object is created more than once.
  Data migration issues where duplicate records are imported into the system.
  Configuration errors in the integration settings.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to the system interpreting the same object in multiple contexts.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to