How To Fix /SCMTMS/SB036 - &1: ID &2 exists in more than one table

/SCMTMS/SB036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/SB -

• Message number: 036

• Message text: &1: ID &2 exists in more than one table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB036 - &1: ID &2 exists in more than one table ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/SB036 &1: ID &2 exists in more than one table typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM). This error indicates that a specific identifier (ID) is found in multiple tables, which can lead to ambiguity in data retrieval or processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication: The ID in question is duplicated across different tables in the SAP TM system. This can happen due to data inconsistencies, incorrect data migration, or improper configuration.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that lead to the same ID being created in multiple contexts or tables.
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they might inadvertently create duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Tables: Determine which tables contain the duplicate ID. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure of the relevant tables.
  Data Analysis: Analyze the data in the identified tables