How To Fix RSCV262 - &1 Entries exist several times in master data of &1

RSCV262 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCV - Analysis of BW objects (InfoCubes...)

• Message number: 262

• Message text: &1 Entries exist several times in master data of &1

What causes this issue?

When loading or changing the master data of characteristic &1&, &2&
identical data records have been saved in multiple.

System Response

When executing queries, the data is displayed incompletely or not at
all.

How to fix this error?

If the master data cannot be controlled manually or by an external
program, please consult SAP.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCV262 - &1 Entries exist several times in master data of &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSCV262 indicates that there are multiple entries in the master data for a specific object (denoted by &1). This typically occurs in contexts where unique identifiers are expected, such as in master data records for customers, vendors, materials, etc. The error suggests that the system has found duplicate entries that violate the uniqueness constraint.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the existence of duplicate records in the master data table for the specified object. This can happen due to:
  
  Data entry errors where the same record is created multiple times.
  Data migration issues where duplicates were not properly handled.
  Integration issues where data from different systems is merged without proper deduplication.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not enforce uniqueness properly, leading to duplicates being allowed.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSCV262 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to access