How To Fix SMI_GENERAL078 - No duplicate social data posts exist

SMI_GENERAL078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 078

• Message text: No duplicate social data posts exist

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SMI_GENERAL078 - Details

• The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL078 with the description "No duplicate social data posts exist" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Social Media Integration (SMI) or similar modules where social data is being processed. This error indicates that the system is unable to find any duplicate social data posts that match the criteria specified in the request.
  
  Cause:
  
  No Duplicates Found: The primary cause of this error is that the system is checking for duplicate entries in the social data, but it does not find any that meet the specified criteria.
  Incorrect Criteria: The criteria used to search for duplicates may be too strict or incorrectly defined, leading to no matches being found.
  Data Synchronization Issues: There may be issues with data synchronization between the social media platform and the SAP system, resulting in missing or incomplete data.
  
  Configuration Issues: There could be configuration issues in the SMI settings that affect how duplicates are