How To Fix EDESK_CORE184 - Item & is not unique

EDESK_CORE184 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EDESK_CORE - Engineering Desktop: Central Functions

• Message number: 184

• Message text: Item & is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EDESK_CORE184 - Item & is not unique ?

  The SAP error message EDESK_CORE184 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of an item in a specific context, typically related to data processing or data entry in SAP. This error often arises in scenarios involving data imports, data processing in the SAP system, or when working with specific modules like SAP EDI (Electronic Data Interchange).
  
  Cause:
  The error message "Item & is not unique" usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The item in question has multiple entries in the database or in the data being processed, which violates the uniqueness constraint expected by the system.
  Incorrect Data Mapping: When importing data, the mapping of fields may not be set up correctly, leading to multiple records being interpreted as the same item.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that enforce uniqueness for certain fields or items, and the current data does not comply