How To Fix EEDMIDESERVPROV087 - Service provider with external ID &1 and category &2 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDMIDESERVPROV - Service Provider Messages

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Service provider with external ID &1 and category &2 not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV087 - Service provider with external ID &1 and category &2 not unique ?

  The SAP error message EEDMIDESERVPROV087 indicates that there is a conflict with service providers in the system. Specifically, it means that there are multiple service providers with the same external ID and category, which is causing a uniqueness violation.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries in the service provider table for the same external ID and category.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the same external ID is being assigned to multiple service providers.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access the relevant database table (e.g., EEDM_SERVICE_PROVIDER) and check for duplicate entries based on the external ID and category.
  You can run a query to find all entries with the same external ID and category.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you will need to decide whether to delete the unnecessary entries or merge them if they contain different information.
  Ensure that you have backups before making any deletions or changes.
  
  
  
  Check Data Migration:
  
  If the issue arose from a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that it correctly handles unique constraints.
  You may need to clean up the data before or after migration to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for service providers to ensure that external IDs are being assigned correctly and uniquely.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to service provider management for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE80 (Object Navigator) can be useful for investigating the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to service provider management.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that service providers are uniquely identified in your SAP system.