How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC1542 - Specification & from file cannot be uniquely identified (system: &, &)

/SEHS/BA_MISC1542 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC1 -

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Specification & from file cannot be uniquely identified (system: &, &)

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/SEHS/BA_MISC1542 - Details

• The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC1542 indicates that there is an issue with the specification and file identification in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of data import or export processes, particularly when dealing with specifications in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the system is unable to uniquely identify a specification from the provided file. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Duplicate Specifications: There may be multiple specifications in the system that match the criteria provided in the file, leading to ambiguity.
  Incorrect File Format: The file being imported may not be in the expected format or may be missing required fields.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies or errors in the data within the file or in the existing specifications in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be properly configured to handle the specifications being imported.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,