How To Fix /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES003 - The Order Numbers of Items are not all unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: The Order Numbers of Items are not all unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES003 - The Order Numbers of Items are not all unique ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/EXT_INTERFACES003 indicates that there is an issue with the order numbers of items in a transaction or interface. Specifically, it means that the order numbers for the items being processed are not unique, which is a requirement for the system to process the data correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Order Numbers: The most common cause of this error is that the data being processed contains duplicate order numbers for the items. This can happen if the data is being imported from an external system or if there are manual entries that have not been validated for uniqueness.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity in the source system, leading to the generation of non-unique order numbers.
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, the configuration of the interface or the way the data is structured may lead to duplicates being generated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data for Duplicates: Review the data being processed to identify any duplicate order numbers. This can often be done using a simple query or data analysis tool to find duplicates.
  Correct the Data: Once duplicates are identified, correct the data by ensuring that each order number is unique. This may involve renaming, merging, or removing duplicate entries.
  Validation Rules: Implement validation rules in the data entry process or in the interface to prevent duplicates from being created in the first place.
  Review Interface Configuration: If the error is occurring during data import from an external system, review the configuration of the interface to ensure that it is set up correctly to handle unique order numbers.
  Testing: After making corrections, test the process again to ensure that the error does not occur.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), or ST22 (Dump Analysis).
  Documentation: Review the documentation for the specific module or interface you are working with to understand the requirements for order numbers and how they should be structured.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the duplicate order numbers and implementing preventive measures, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure smooth processing in SAP.