How To Fix OIB_UI_HPM055 - File contains duplicate records. Cannot create volume or mass readings.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIB_UI_HPM -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: File contains duplicate records. Cannot create volume or mass readings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIB_UI_HPM055 - File contains duplicate records. Cannot create volume or mass readings. ?

  The SAP error message OIB_UI_HPM055 indicates that there are duplicate records in the file you are trying to process, which prevents the creation of volume or mass readings. This error typically occurs in the context of handling data uploads or imports related to measurement documents or readings in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Records: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate entries in the file being uploaded. This could be due to:
  
  Multiple entries for the same measurement point or reading.
  Incorrect data preparation or extraction processes that lead to duplicates.
  Data entry errors where the same record is inadvertently included multiple times.
  
  
  
  Data Format Issues: Sometimes, the format of the data might not be consistent, leading to misinterpretation of records as duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Review the file you are trying to upload. Use tools like Excel or data processing scripts to identify and remove duplicate records.
  Check for unique identifiers in your data (like measurement point IDs, timestamps, etc.) to ensure that each record is distinct.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Clean the data by removing duplicates before attempting to upload it again.
  Ensure that the data adheres to the expected format and structure required by SAP.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  Implement validation checks in your data preparation process to catch duplicates before they reach the upload stage.
  Use SAP transaction codes or tools to validate the data against existing records in the system.
  
  
  
  Re-upload: After cleaning the data, attempt to re-upload the file to SAP.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific guidelines on data uploads related to measurement documents.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like OIB3 for mass data processing) that may help in managing measurement documents.
  Data Import Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or BAPIs for data uploads, ensure that the mapping and transformation rules are correctly set to avoid duplicates.
  Error Logs: Check SAP error logs for more detailed information about the records causing the issue, which can help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIB_UI_HPM055 error and successfully create volume or mass readings in SAP.