How To Fix RSOD156 - Document for current value for &1 is ambiguous

RSOD156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Document for current value for &1 is ambiguous

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD156 - Document for current value for &1 is ambiguous ?

  The SAP error message RSOD156, which states "Document for current value for &1 is ambiguous," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction processes, particularly when dealing with data sources that have multiple entries for a given key or value. This ambiguity can arise in various scenarios, such as when there are multiple documents or records that match the criteria specified in your query or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Multiple Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries in the database for the same key or value that you are trying to retrieve. For example, if you are trying to fetch a document number, and there are multiple documents with the same number but different versions or statuses, the system cannot determine which one to return.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as duplicate records or incorrect data entries that lead to ambiguity.
  
  
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