How To Fix RETAIL_ST_ODATA501 - Duplicate entries received from SAP CAR System (RFC Destination: &1).

RETAIL_ST_ODATA501 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RETAIL_ST_ODATA - Messages for use in Fiori Retail Store Applications

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Duplicate entries received from SAP CAR System (RFC Destination: &1).

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RETAIL_ST_ODATA501 - Details

• The SAP error message "RETAIL_ST_ODATA501 Duplicate entries received from SAP CAR System (RFC Destination: &1)" typically indicates that the OData service is receiving duplicate entries from the SAP Customer Activity Repository (CAR) system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when dealing with data synchronization between systems.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication in CAR: The most common cause is that the CAR system itself has duplicate entries for the data being requested. This can happen due to issues in data processing or incorrect data uploads.
  Incorrect Configuration: Misconfiguration in the OData service or the RFC destination can lead to the retrieval of duplicate records.
  Network Issues: Sometimes, network issues can cause the same request to be sent multiple times, leading to duplicate responses.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to access the same data simultaneously, it may lead to duplicates being returned.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check CAR Data: Verify the data in the CAR system to ensure there are no