How To Fix HRPAYFR_DSN226 - At least one entry on the Excel page has the same DB key

HRPAYFR_DSN226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAYFR_DSN - Message class for DSN

• Message number: 226

• Message text: At least one entry on the Excel page has the same DB key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN226 - At least one entry on the Excel page has the same DB key ?

  The SAP error message HRPAYFR_DSN226 indicates that there is a duplicate entry in the Excel file you are trying to upload or process. Specifically, it means that at least one entry on the Excel page has the same database key as another entry, which violates the uniqueness constraint expected by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause of this error is that the Excel file contains duplicate records for the same database key. This could happen if the data was not properly cleaned or if multiple entries were mistakenly added.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, data might be entered incorrectly, leading to unintentional duplicates.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, duplicates may have been introduced during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Open the Excel file and check for duplicate entries. You can use Excel's built-in features to find duplicates:
  
  Select the range of data.
  Go to the "Data" tab and click