How To Fix SBDS164 - Knowledge Provider error: Object key not unique

SBDS164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Knowledge Provider error: Object key not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS164 - Knowledge Provider error: Object key not unique ?

  The SAP error message SBDS164, which indicates a "Knowledge Provider error: Object key not unique," typically arises in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the uniqueness of object keys in the data model or when trying to access a specific object in the Knowledge Provider.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Keys: The most common cause of this error is the presence of duplicate keys in the data source or the data model. This can happen if there are multiple records with the same key in the underlying database or if the data model is not properly designed to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Model: If the data model is not correctly defined, it may lead to situations where the system cannot determine which object to reference due to non-unique keys.
  
  
  Data Source Issues: Problems with the data source, such as incorrect joins or relationships, can also lead to