How To Fix OIUT2805 - Unique index for & duplicated by & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIUT2 - Ownership Interface

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Unique index for & duplicated by & & &

What causes this issue?

If processing completed, &v4& would lead to duplicate entries in a
unique index for table &v1&.

System Response

It is not possible to make a duplicate entry in an index that is
defined in the dictionary as unique. Therefore the program cannot
complete processing this record.

How to fix this error?

Examine the data in &v4&.
Check the values for the unique index that would be created.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIUT2805 - Unique index for & duplicated by & & & ?

  The SAP error message OIUT2805 indicates that there is a violation of a unique index constraint in the database. This typically occurs when you are trying to insert or update a record in a table where the values for certain fields must be unique, but the values you are trying to insert or update already exist in the database.
  Cause:
  The error message OIUT2805 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to insert or update a record that would result in duplicate values for a field or combination of fields that are defined as unique in the database.
  The unique index is defined on one or more fields in the database table, and the values you are trying to insert or update conflict with existing records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicates: Check the values you are trying to insert or update. The error message will typically provide details about the specific fields that are causing the conflict. Use this information to identify the existing records in the database that have the same values.
  
  
  Modify the Data: If you find that the values you are trying to insert or update are indeed duplicates, you will need to modify your data to ensure that it adheres to the unique index constraint. This may involve:
  
  Changing the values of the fields that are causing the conflict.
  Removing or updating the existing records that are causing the duplication, if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity: Ensure that your application logic is correctly handling the creation and updating of records to prevent future conflicts. Implement checks to verify that the data being inserted or updated does not already exist in the database.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the unique index constraints, consult the SAP documentation or the data model for the specific table you are working with to understand the unique constraints that are in place.
  
  
  Database Tools: Use database tools or SQL queries to check for existing records that may be causing the conflict. For example, you can run a SELECT query to find records with the same values for the fields in question.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Unique Index: A unique index is a database constraint that ensures that no two rows in a table have the same values in specified columns.
  SAP Tables: The specific table and fields involved in the error can be identified by looking at the context in which the error occurred (e.g., during a transaction, report, or data upload).
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may need to use specific transaction codes in SAP to view or modify the data (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE16 for table display).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OIUT2805 error and ensure that your data operations comply with the unique index constraints in your SAP system.