How To Fix SIC_NORM_ENGINE079 - Position numbers are not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SIC_NORM_ENGINE - Messages from normalization engine

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Position numbers are not unique

What causes this issue?

The position numbers of the attribute normalizing rules in object
normalizing strategy &V1& are not unique (at least two numbers are
identical).

System Response

The object normlaizing strategy 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 the object normalizing strategy.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE079 - Position numbers are not unique ?

  The SAP error message SIC_NORM_ENGINE079 with the description "Position numbers are not unique" typically occurs in the context of SAP's normalization engine, which is used for various processes, including data processing and integration tasks. This error indicates that there are duplicate position numbers in the data being processed, which can lead to ambiguity and processing issues.
  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, incorrect data imports, or issues in the data source.
  Data Structure Issues: If the data structure is not designed to handle unique identifiers properly, it may lead to duplicates.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the normalization engine or related processes may not be set up to handle unique position numbers correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Review the data set that is causing the error. You can use SQL queries or data analysis tools to identify duplicate position numbers.
  Check the relevant tables or data sources for entries with the same position number.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, you can either remove the duplicates or modify them to ensure that each position number is unique.
  If duplicates are valid in some contexts, consider adding additional identifiers to distinguish between them.
  
  
  
  Adjust Data Import/Entry Processes:
  
  If the duplicates are a result of data entry or import processes, review and adjust these processes to prevent future occurrences.
  Implement validation checks to ensure that position numbers are unique before data is processed.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the normalization engine and related processes to ensure they are set up correctly to handle unique position numbers.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur and that the data is processed correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes and Knowledge Base Articles for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to the normalization engine and data processing to understand best practices for managing unique identifiers.
  Support: If the issue persists after troubleshooting, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SIC_NORM_ENGINE079 error and ensure that your data processing tasks run smoothly.