How To Fix EEDMIDESERVPROV085 - Service provider with external ID &1 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMIDESERVPROV - Service Provider Messages

• Message number: 085

• Message text: Service provider with external ID &1 not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV085 - Service provider with external ID &1 not unique ?

  The SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV085 indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a service provider's external ID in the system. This error typically arises in scenarios where the system expects a unique identifier for a service provider, but it finds multiple entries with the same external ID.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple service provider records in the system that share the same external ID. This can happen due to data entry errors, data migration issues, or incorrect configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: If the data was imported or migrated from another system, it may not have been properly validated for uniqueness.
  Configuration Errors: There may be issues in the configuration of the service provider settings that allow for non-unique external IDs.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database tables (e.g., EEDM_SERVICE_PROVIDER) and search for the external ID in question.
  Check for multiple entries with the same external ID.
  
  
  
  Resolve Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which entries are valid and which should be removed or merged.
  You may need to delete or update the duplicate records to ensure that each external ID is unique.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Implement data validation checks during data entry or migration processes to prevent duplicates from being created in the future.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to service provider configuration to ensure that you are following best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a recurring problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that may help in analyzing the data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on managing service providers.
  Data Model: Understand the data model related to service providers in your SAP system to better manage and maintain the records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your service provider records maintain the required uniqueness.