How To Fix /SMB/CM_CONVERSION003 - Import table &1 contains records with duplicate keys

/SMB/CM_CONVERSION003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CONVERSION -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Import table &1 contains records with duplicate keys

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION003 - Import table &1 contains records with duplicate keys ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION003 indicates that there are records in the import table that contain duplicate keys. This typically occurs during data import processes, such as when using the SAP Data Migration tools or during data uploads via LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or other data transfer methods.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause is that the data being imported contains multiple entries with the same key fields. This could be due to errors in the source data or issues during data extraction.
  Incorrect Mapping: If the mapping of fields is not done correctly, it may lead to the same key being generated for different records.
  Data Preparation Issues: If the data was not properly cleaned or deduplicated before the import, it can lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Check the source data for duplicates. You can use tools like Excel or SQL queries to identify records with the same key.
  Ensure that the key