How To Fix /SMB/TYPES004 - Duplicate type descr. &1 (lines &2 and &3)

/SMB/TYPES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/TYPES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Duplicate type descr. &1 (lines &2 and &3)

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/SMB/TYPES004 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/TYPES004 Duplicate type descr. &1 (lines &2 and &3) typically indicates that there are duplicate type descriptions in the system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business One or related applications where type definitions are being managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The error arises when there are two or more entries in the system that have the same type description. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual entry errors where the same type is defined multiple times.
  Data import processes that inadvertently create duplicates.
  System migrations or updates that do not handle existing data correctly.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings may allow for duplicate entries, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use transaction codes or reports to identify the duplicate type descriptions. You can check the relevant tables or use the SAP GUI to search for the type descriptions mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  Once identified, you can