How To Fix EIN105 - The external license number &1 occurs several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EIN - Foreign Trade: General Messages - Continuation

• Message number: 105

• Message text: The external license number &1 occurs several times

What causes this issue?

The external license number you entered is assigned to several licenses
for the company code entry.

How to fix this error?

Enter another license number on the selection criteria screen.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EIN105 - The external license number &1 occurs several times ?

  The SAP error message EIN105 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an external license number in the system. This typically occurs when the same external license number is assigned to multiple records, which is not allowed in the context of license management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the external license number has been entered more than once in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it’s possible that duplicates were introduced during the migration process.
  Incorrect Manual Entry: Users may have manually entered the same license number for different records without realizing it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database table (e.g., EINA or EINE) for duplicate entries of the external license number.
  Remove or Correct Duplicates: Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate entries or correct them to ensure that each external license number is unique.
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in the data entry process to prevent future duplicates from being created.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator for specific steps related to your version and configuration of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Roles: Ensure that users have the appropriate roles and permissions to manage license numbers effectively.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the issue is resolved and that no new duplicates are created.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.