How To Fix /SMB/CENTRALDATA031 - You cannot add an initial ID in central data

/SMB/CENTRALDATA031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CENTRALDATA -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You cannot add an initial ID in central data

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/SMB/CENTRALDATA031 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/CENTRALDATA031 indicates that you are trying to add an initial ID in the central data, which is not allowed. This error typically occurs in the context of managing master data in SAP Business One or similar SAP systems where central data management is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create or add a new entry with an initial ID (usually an empty or null identifier) in a central data table. In SAP, certain fields are required to have valid identifiers, and an initial ID does not meet this requirement.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Input Data: Ensure that you are providing a valid and non-empty ID when trying to add new data. Review the data entry form or the API call to ensure that all required fields are filled correctly.
  
  
  Review Configuration: If you are using a custom program or interface to