How To Fix RI121 - Exists multiple times: & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RI - Projects: commercial reporting

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Exists multiple times: & &

What causes this issue?

In your settings for the checks, you have specified that the assignment
of object type &V1& to the billing element must be unique - that is,
there may be only one object of this type for each billing element.
However, the system found more than one object of this type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can find out what objects were found from this message and those
before and/or after it.
If you position the cursor on one of the messages, you can branch to
the matching object in display or change mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RI121 - Exists multiple times: & & ?

  The SAP error message "RI121 Exists multiple times: & &" typically indicates that there is a problem with the uniqueness of a key field in a database table. This error often arises when you are trying to create or update a record in a table that has a unique constraint, but the values you are trying to insert or update already exist in the table.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the data you are trying to insert or update already exists in the database table, violating the unique constraint.
  Incorrect Data Handling: There may be issues in the data handling logic in your ABAP code or in the data being processed, leading to attempts to insert duplicate records.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, there may be duplicates in the source data that are not being handled correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Before inserting or updating records, check the database table to see if the record already exists. You can do this by querying the table with the key fields you are trying to insert.
  Example SQL query:
  SELECT * FROM <table_name> WHERE <key_field1> = <value1> AND <key_field2> = <value2>;
  
  
  Modify Data Logic: If you are using ABAP code, ensure that your logic correctly handles existing records. You may need to implement checks to prevent duplicates or update existing records instead of trying to insert them.
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If duplicates exist in the database, you may need to clean up the data. This could involve deleting or merging duplicate records, depending on your business requirements.
  
  
  Review Unique Constraints: Review the unique constraints defined on the database table to ensure they align with your business logic. If necessary, you may need to adjust these constraints, but this should be done with caution.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement proper error handling in your code to catch this error and provide meaningful feedback to the user or log the error for further analysis.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the table and its constraints.
  Debugging: If you are developing or maintaining ABAP code, use the debugger to step through the code and identify where the duplicate entry is being attempted.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the "RI121 Exists multiple times" error and implement a solution to resolve it.