How To Fix SPEC002 - Too many entries.Make only one entry for unit of measure, dimen. or char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPEC - Specification system: message class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Too many entries.Make only one entry for unit of measure, dimen. or char.

What causes this issue?

You entered more than one techincal unit of measure as a source.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Enter the source where you maintain either a technical unit of measure,
a dimension, or a characteristic.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPEC002 - Too many entries.Make only one entry for unit of measure, dimen. or char. ?

  The SAP error message SPEC002: Too many entries. Make only one entry for unit of measure, dimension, or characteristic typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a master data record (such as a material, characteristic, or similar) and there are multiple entries for a specific field that should only have one entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are multiple entries for a unit of measure, dimension, or characteristic in the relevant table or configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be incorrectly configured to allow multiple entries where only one is expected.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues in the database, leading to unexpected duplicates.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for material master) and check the entries for the unit of measure, dimension, or characteristic.
  Ensure that there is only one entry for the specific field in question.
  
  
  
  Delete Duplicate Entries:
  
  If you find duplicate entries, you will need to delete or correct them to ensure that only one valid entry exists.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the relevant customizing transactions (e.g., SPRO) to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the settings for units of measure, dimensions, or characteristics are configured to allow only one entry where necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify and resolve any inconsistencies in the master data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the transaction or data object you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and reviewing configurations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing material master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to SPEC002 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Data Management: Ensure that your data management practices include regular audits of master data to prevent such issues from arising in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SPEC002 error and ensure that your master data is correctly configured.