How To Fix MEREP_01236 - Fixing "less or equal R/3 key" (counter=&1, R/3key less or equal=&2)

MEREP_01236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MEREP_01 - Runtime Messages for Synchronizers

• Message number: 236

• Message text: Fixing "less or equal R/3 key" (counter=&1, R/3key less or equal=&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MEREP_01236 - Fixing "less or equal R/3 key" (counter=&1, R/3key less or equal=&2) ?

  The SAP error message MEREP_01236, which states "less or equal R/3 key" (counter=&1, R/3 key less or equal=&2), typically occurs in the context of data replication or data transfer processes in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with the key values being used in the replication process, specifically that the key value being processed is less than or equal to a previously processed key value.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Key Value Conflict: The error usually arises when the system encounters a situation where the key value (R/3 key) being processed is not greater than the last processed key value. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the source data.
  Incorrectly configured data replication settings.
  Issues with the sequence of data being processed.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If the data in the source system is not consistent or has been modified in a way that violates the expected order of keys, this error can occur.
  
  
  Replication Configuration: