How To Fix SNHI_DELIVERY_UNIT108 - HANA Deliv. Unit &1 exists multiple times in HANA with different vendors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SNHI_DELIVERY_UNIT -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: HANA Deliv. Unit &1 exists multiple times in HANA with different vendors

System Response

The system found out that Delivery Unit &V1& exists multiple times in
SAP HANA Repository with different vendors. Because at least one of the
these Delivery Units has HANA packages assigned it requires attention of
system administrator to decide which Delivery Unit should be undeployed.

Procedure for System Administrators

Logon to SAP HANA via SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE and delete Delivery
Units with multiple vendors manually, e.g. delete obsolete/outdated
Delivery Units, so that only 1 vendor remains. The remaining Delivery
Unit will then be undeployed during next attempt.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SNHI_DELIVERY_UNIT108 - HANA Deliv. Unit &1 exists multiple times in HANA with different vendors ?

  The SAP error message SNHI_DELIVERY_UNIT108 indicates that there is a conflict with the delivery unit in the HANA database. Specifically, it means that the delivery unit identified by the key (e.g., &1) exists multiple times in the HANA system, but with different vendors. This situation can arise due to various reasons, such as incorrect configurations, data inconsistencies, or issues during the transport of delivery units.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Delivery Units: The same delivery unit is defined multiple times in the HANA system with different vendor assignments.
  Transport Issues: During the transport of delivery units, if the same delivery unit is transported from different sources, it can lead to duplicates.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect settings or configurations in the system can lead to the creation of multiple instances of the same delivery unit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates:
  
  Use HANA Studio or SQL commands to query the delivery units and identify the duplicates. You can check the DELIVERY_UNIT table to see the entries and their associated vendors.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates:
  
  Once you have identified the duplicates, you need to decide which delivery unit to keep. You can either delete the unnecessary duplicates or merge them if applicable.
  Ensure that you have backups before making any deletions.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Review the transport requests that may have caused the duplication. Ensure that the delivery units are correctly defined and transported only once.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If the issue is due to configuration errors, review the settings in your SAP system to ensure that delivery units are defined correctly and consistently.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to delivery units and HANA to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about the steps to take, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP HANA documentation for best practices on managing delivery units and handling errors.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SNHI_DELIVERY_UNIT108 error and ensure that your HANA delivery units are correctly configured and managed.