How To Fix SCME048 - Duplicate value for annotation &1.

SCME048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCME - CME: Message class

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Duplicate value for annotation &1.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCME048 - Duplicate value for annotation &1. ?

  The SAP error message SCME048 "Duplicate value for annotation &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to create or update an object (like a master data record) that has a duplicate value for a specific annotation or field that is expected to be unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are already existing entries in the database that have the same value for the specified annotation (e.g., a unique identifier, code, or name).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or if bulk uploads have been performed, it is possible that duplicates were introduced during this process.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected behavior regarding uniqueness constraints.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Data: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database