How To Fix MM_PUR_SES_UPL030 - Duplicate entry in row &1 of sheet &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_PUR_SES_UPL - SES Upload via Excel

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Duplicate entry in row &1 of sheet &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL030 - Duplicate entry in row &1 of sheet &2 ?

  The SAP error message MM_PUR_SES_UPL030 indicates that there is a duplicate entry in a specific row of a data upload sheet. This error typically occurs during the upload of purchasing data, such as vendor master data, material master data, or purchase orders, using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data upload methods.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of duplicate entries in the specified row of the upload sheet. This can happen due to:
  
  Multiple entries for the same key field (e.g., vendor number, material number) in the upload file.
  Incorrect data preparation where the same record is included more than once.
  Data extraction issues where duplicates were not filtered out before the upload.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Entry:
  
  Check the error message for the specific row number (&1) and sheet name (&2) mentioned in the error.
  Open the upload sheet and navigate to the specified row to identify the duplicate entry.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find that the same entry exists more than once, remove the duplicate rows from the upload sheet.
  Ensure that each entry is unique based on the key fields required for the upload.
  
  
  
  Validate Data:
  
  Before re-uploading, validate the data in the upload sheet to ensure there are no other duplicates or errors.
  You can use Excel functions (like COUNTIF) to check for duplicates in the relevant columns.
  
  
  
  Re-upload the Data:
  
  After correcting the duplicates, save the upload sheet and attempt the upload process again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Errors:
  
  If the error persists, review the entire upload process and check for other potential issues that may cause similar errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Key Fields: Understand which fields are considered key fields for the data you are uploading. This will help you identify duplicates more effectively.
  Data Preparation: Ensure that your data preparation process includes steps to filter out duplicates before the upload.
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on data uploads related to your module (e.g., MM for Materials Management).
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like MM01, ME21N, etc.) that may be used for manual data entry, which can help you understand the structure of the data being uploaded.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the MM_PUR_SES_UPL030 error and successfully complete your data upload in SAP.