How To Fix FML_UPLMATINVPR011 - File contains duplicates of Material &1, Plant &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FML_UPLMATINVPR - F4006 Upload Material Inventory Prices

• Message number: 011

• Message text: File contains duplicates of Material &1, Plant &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR011 - File contains duplicates of Material &1, Plant &2. ?

  The SAP error message FML_UPLMATINVPR011 indicates that there are duplicate entries for a specific material and plant combination in the file you are trying to upload. This typically occurs during data uploads or migrations, such as when using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or data transfer processes.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of multiple records in the upload file that have the same material number and plant code. This can happen due to:
  
  Data entry errors where the same material and plant combination is listed more than once.
  Issues in the data extraction process where duplicates were not filtered out.
  Incorrectly formatted or structured data files.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Open the file you are trying to upload (e.g., a CSV or Excel file).
  Use sorting or filtering features to identify duplicate entries for the same material and plant combination.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once identified, you can either delete the duplicate rows or consolidate the data if necessary (e.g., summing quantities or merging other relevant fields).
  Ensure that each material and plant combination appears only once in the file.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  After removing duplicates, validate the data to ensure that it meets all required formats and standards for the upload process.
  Check for any other potential errors in the data that could cause issues during the upload.
  
  
  
  Re-upload:
  
  Save the corrected file and attempt the upload process again.
  
  
  
  Use Data Quality Tools:
  
  If you frequently encounter this issue, consider using data quality tools or scripts to automate the detection and removal of duplicates before uploads.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Data Upload Tools: Familiarize yourself with the data upload tools you are using (like LSMW, BAPIs, or BODS) to understand their handling of duplicates.
  Testing: Always test the upload process in a development or quality assurance environment before executing it in production to avoid data integrity issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully upload your data without duplicates.