How To Fix FVD_ML116 - Component '&1' must be unique

FVD_ML116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FVD_ML - Machine Learning

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Component '&1' must be unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FVD_ML116 - Component '&1' must be unique ?

  The SAP error message FVD_ML116 with the description "Component '&1' must be unique" typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with multi-level documents or when creating or modifying financial entries in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that there is a duplication of a component (such as an account, cost center, or any other relevant entity) within the context where uniqueness is required. This could happen in scenarios such as:
  
  Duplicate Entries: You may have entered the same component multiple times in a single document or transaction.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be a configuration issue in the system that allows for non-unique entries where uniqueness is expected.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be underlying data integrity issues in the database that are causing the system to see duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the document or transaction you are trying to process. Look for