How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE020 - Position numbers not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Position numbers not unique

What causes this issue?

The position numbers in attribute normalizing rule &V1& are not unique.
There are at least two identical numbers.

System Response

The attribute normalizing rule is inconsistent and cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Correct attribute normalizing rule &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE020 - Position numbers not unique ?

  The SAP error message "SIC_NORM_ENGINE020 Position numbers not unique" typically occurs in the context of the SAP normalization engine, which is used for various data processing tasks, including data cleansing and standardization. This error indicates that there are duplicate position numbers in the data being processed, which prevents the normalization engine from functioning correctly.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Position Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that the data being processed contains multiple entries with the same position number. This can happen due to data entry errors, data imports, or issues with data extraction processes.
  Data Structure Issues: If the data structure does not enforce uniqueness for position numbers, it can lead to duplicates being present in the dataset.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration of the normalization engine or related settings may also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use SQL queries or SAP reporting tools to identify the records with duplicate position numbers in the