How To Fix PX003 - Table &: Text in language & is entered several times

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PX - HR-PA: Error messages for XPRAs

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Table &: Text in language & is entered several times

What causes this issue?

Tables T502T (marital status texts), T522T (form of address texts),
T516T (religious denomination texts) and T538T (unit texts) are checked.
Internal keys are derived from the texts. This is only possible
if the text is unambiguous.
Text &V3& exists several times in language &V2& in table &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct the entries in table &V1&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PX003 - Table &: Text in language & is entered several times ?

  The SAP error message PX003 indicates that there is a problem with the entries in a specific table where the text in a particular language has been entered multiple times. This typically occurs in the context of text management in SAP, where the system expects unique entries for a given language in a specific table.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by duplicate entries for the same text in the specified language within a table. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors where the same text is inadvertently entered multiple times.
  Data migration or upload processes that do not check for existing entries before inserting new ones.
  Inconsistent data management practices leading to redundancy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PX003 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Table and Language: Determine which table is causing the error and the specific language in question. The error message will typically specify these details.
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the table. Look for duplicate entries for the specified language.
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If duplicates are found, you will need to delete or correct the redundant entries. Ensure that you keep the correct or most relevant entry.
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your data entry processes to prevent future duplicates. This can include:
  
  Setting up unique constraints in the database.
  Adding checks in data upload programs to verify existing entries before inserting new ones.
  
  
  
  Testing: After making corrections, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Documentation: Document the changes made and any new processes implemented to prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, and SE78 (for text management).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Provide training for users involved in data entry to minimize the risk of duplicate entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PX003 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.