How To Fix PPE_INST034 - Geometric instances &1 and &2 have same internal ID &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_INST - Messages for Geometric Instances

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Geometric instances &1 and &2 have same internal ID &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_INST034 - Geometric instances &1 and &2 have same internal ID &3 ?

  The SAP error message PPE_INST034 indicates that there are two geometric instances in the system that share the same internal ID. This typically occurs in the context of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or similar applications where geometric data is managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by a duplication of internal IDs for geometric instances. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data import or migration issues where the same geometric instance is inadvertently imported multiple times.
  Manual entry errors where the same instance is created more than once.
  Issues in the configuration or setup of the system that lead to the generation of duplicate IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Duplicate Instances:
  
  Use the internal IDs provided in the error message to locate the geometric instances in the system.
  Check the details of both instances to understand why they are being treated as duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If one of the