How To Fix SMESSAGE_ADT000 - Duplicate messages found for message number &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMESSAGE_ADT - General Message Class for ABAP Dev Tools of T100 objects

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Duplicate messages found for message number &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT000 - Duplicate messages found for message number &1 ?

  The SAP error message SMESSAGE_ADT000 Duplicate messages found for message number &1 typically indicates that there are multiple entries in the message class for the same message number. This can lead to confusion or unexpected behavior when the system tries to retrieve or display the message.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The primary cause of this error is the existence of duplicate message entries in the message class. This can happen due to:
  
  Manual errors during message creation.
  Importing or transporting message classes that contain duplicates.
  System inconsistencies or bugs.
  
  
  
  Message Class Issues: The message class itself may have been incorrectly defined or modified, leading to multiple definitions for the same message number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Message Class:
  
  Use transaction code SE91 to access the message class in question.
  Enter the message class name and check for the message number indicated in the error message.
  Look for duplicate entries for the same message number.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you can delete or correct them. Ensure that you keep only one valid entry for the message number.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes:
  
  If the message class is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly configured and that no duplicates are being introduced during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If you have custom code that references the message class, ensure that it is not inadvertently causing the duplication.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality that was causing the error to ensure that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Classes: In SAP, message classes are used to manage messages that can be displayed to users. Each message class can contain multiple messages, each identified by a unique number.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: To manage message classes.
  SE80: To access the Object Navigator, where you can also find message classes.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to message handling in your specific version of SAP.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further investigation, as there may be underlying issues that need to be addressed.