How To Fix G0391 - Data record is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 391

• Message text: Data record is not unique

What causes this issue?

Several data records are not unique. The following fields are
identical:
Dimension
Ledger
Cons chart of accounts
Version
Investee unit
Year
Period
Scope of reported data

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

Processing terminated

How to fix this error?

Make changes to the file you want to transfer so that all data records
are unique.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G0391 - Data record is not unique ?

  The SAP error message G0391, which states "Data record is not unique," typically occurs in the context of data processing or data entry within SAP systems. This error indicates that the system has encountered duplicate entries where it expects unique records. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the data being processed contains duplicate entries. This can happen during data uploads, batch processing, or when entering data manually.
  Key Fields: The error often arises when key fields that are supposed to be unique (like document numbers, customer IDs, etc.) have the same value for multiple records.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the database, where records that should be unique are not due to previous errors or incorrect data handling.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system or the specific module being used may not be