How To Fix /LIME/PI_CORE035 - Document &1 &2 and item &3 not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/PI_CORE -

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Document &1 &2 and item &3 not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE035 - Document &1 &2 and item &3 not unique ?

  The SAP error message /LIME/PI_CORE035 Document &1 &2 and item &3 not unique typically indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a document or item in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO) when dealing with messages or documents that are expected to be unique but are found to have duplicates.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the database for the same document and item combination. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect data entry.
  Data migration issues where duplicates were introduced.
  System errors that led to the creation of multiple records.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the SAP system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in how documents and items are processed.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create or update the same document simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts and duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables and identify the duplicate entries for the document and item in question. 
  
  
  Data Cleanup: Once duplicates are identified, you may need to delete or merge the duplicate entries to ensure that each document and item combination is unique.
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the document processing in SAP PI/PO. Ensure that the settings are correctly defined to prevent duplicates.
  
  
  Implement Unique Constraints: If applicable, consider implementing unique constraints in the database to prevent the creation of duplicate entries in the future.
  
  
  Error Handling: Review the error handling mechanisms in your integration processes to ensure that they can gracefully handle situations where duplicates might occur.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that can help you analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the /LIME/PI_CORE035 Document &1 &2 and item &3 not unique error in your SAP system.