How To Fix R-317 - Descriptive records of the extended generic transaction are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R- -

• Message number: 317

• Message text: Descriptive records of the extended generic transaction are not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R-317 - Descriptive records of the extended generic transaction are not unique ?

  The SAP error message R-317, which states "Descriptive records of the extended generic transaction are not unique," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with generic data sources or extended generic transactions in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP ERP systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when there are multiple records in the data source that have the same key fields, which leads to ambiguity in identifying unique records. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There are duplicate entries in the underlying database table that the generic transaction is trying to access.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the generic data source may not be set up correctly, leading to non-unique records being fetched.
  Data Model Issues: The data model may not be properly defined, causing conflicts in how records are identified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R-317 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Investigate the underlying database tables