How To Fix /SCMTMS/TDL216 - Excel row with ID &1 is redundant

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMTMS/TDL -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Excel row with ID &1 is redundant

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL216 - Excel row with ID &1 is redundant ?

  The SAP error message /SCMTMS/TDL216 Excel row with ID &1 is redundant typically occurs in the context of SAP Transportation Management (TM) when importing data from an Excel file. This error indicates that there is a duplicate entry in the Excel file for a specific ID, which is not allowed in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the Excel file being imported contains multiple rows with the same ID. This could happen due to data entry errors or issues during data preparation.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP TM enforces data integrity rules that prevent the import of redundant or duplicate records to maintain the consistency of the data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Excel File: Open the Excel file and look for the row with the specified ID (indicated by &1 in the error message). Ensure that there are no duplicate entries for that ID.
  Remove Duplicates: If you find duplicate rows, remove the redundant entries so that each ID is unique.
  Re-import the Data: After correcting the Excel file, try importing the data again into SAP TM.
  Validation: Before importing, you can use Excel's built-in features to highlight duplicates (e.g., Conditional Formatting) or use the "Remove Duplicates" feature to ensure that your data is clean.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for SAP TM for more details on data import processes and error handling.
  Data Import Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with the guidelines for preparing data for import into SAP TM to avoid similar issues in the future.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs in SAP TM for additional context or related errors that may help in troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully import your data into SAP TM.