How To Fix /LIME/UTIL212 - Several nodes (node '&1', node '&2') for object (type: '&3', GUID '&4')

/LIME/UTIL212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /LIME/UTIL -

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Several nodes (node '&1', node '&2') for object (type: '&3', GUID '&4')

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/LIME/UTIL212 - Details

• The SAP error message /LIME/UTIL212 Several nodes (node '&1', node '&2') for object (type: '&3', GUID '&4') typically indicates that there are multiple nodes associated with a single object in the SAP system. This can occur in scenarios where the system expects a unique node for a given object but finds more than one, leading to ambiguity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Inconsistency: The most common cause of this error is data inconsistency in the underlying database. This can happen if there are duplicate entries for the same object in the relevant tables.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the system can lead to multiple nodes being created for the same object.
  System Migration or Upgrade: If the system has recently undergone a migration or upgrade, it may have resulted in duplicate entries due to improper data handling.
  Custom Development: Custom code or enhancements that manipulate object relationships may inadvertently create multiple nodes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  Identify the duplicate nodes