How To Fix PMEVC_UI609 - Description of value &1 is identical to description of value &2, is reset

PMEVC_UI609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Description of value &1 is identical to description of value &2, is reset

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PMEVC_UI609 - Details

• The SAP error message PMEVC_UI609 indicates that there is a conflict in the descriptions of two values in a particular context, such as a configuration or a master data record. Specifically, it means that the description of one value is identical to the description of another value, which is not allowed in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when defining characteristics, attributes, or other data elements where unique descriptions are required.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Descriptions: The primary cause of this error is that two different values (e.g., characteristics, attributes, or codes) have been assigned the same description. SAP requires that each value has a unique description to avoid confusion and ensure data integrity.
  Data Entry Error: This can happen due to manual data entry errors where the same description is inadvertently assigned to multiple values.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or imported in bulk, it