How To Fix PQ038 - Duplicate entries were deleted from the table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PQ - HR-PD: Personnel Development

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Duplicate entries were deleted from the table

What causes this issue?

You selected the same object twice.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PQ038 - Duplicate entries were deleted from the table ?

  The SAP error message PQ038, which states "Duplicate entries were deleted from the table," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning (PP) or Quality Management (QM) modules. This message indicates that the system has detected duplicate entries in a database table and has automatically removed them to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Duplicate entries may arise from manual data entry mistakes, where the same record is entered multiple times.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration from legacy systems to SAP, duplicates can occur if the data cleansing process is not thorough.
  Integration Issues: If multiple systems are integrated with SAP and they send the same data simultaneously, it can lead to duplicates.
  Custom Development: Custom programs or enhancements may inadvertently create duplicate entries if not properly coded.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database table for duplicate entries. You can run queries to identify records