How To Fix ESH_QL_MSG140 - Uniqueness violation error - please check entity keys

ESH_QL_MSG140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_QL_MSG - ESH Query Logging

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Uniqueness violation error - please check entity keys

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG140 - Uniqueness violation error - please check entity keys ?

  The SAP error message ESH_QL_MSG140 indicates a uniqueness violation error, which typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or update an entity in the SAP system that would result in duplicate keys. This error is common in systems that manage data entities with unique identifiers, such as in the SAP Enterprise Search (SAP ESH) or SAP HANA environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the data being inserted or updated already exists in the database with the same key or identifier.
  Data Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple sources of data or if data is being synchronized from different systems, inconsistencies can lead to duplicate keys.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration of the entity keys or the data model can lead to violations of uniqueness constraints.
  Concurrent Transactions: If multiple transactions are trying to insert or update the same entity simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Data: Review the existing entries