How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_ORDA031 - Index &3 is already contained in Index &4

/SCMB/ODM_ORDA031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_ORDA -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Index &3 is already contained in Index &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORDA031 - Index &3 is already contained in Index &4 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_ORDA031 Index &3 is already contained in Index &4 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) and specifically relates to the Order Management (ODM) module. This error indicates that there is an attempt to add an index (or a specific entry) that already exists within another index or collection.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to add a duplicate entry to an index that already contains that entry.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the database, where the same index is being referenced multiple times incorrectly.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration settings in the SCM system can lead to this error, especially if the indices are not set up properly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data being processed to ensure that there are no duplicate entries. You can do this by querying