How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG139 - Multiple link of the document POID Dir ID "&1" under Fav node key "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Multiple link of the document POID Dir ID "&1" under Fav node key "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG139 - Multiple link of the document POID Dir ID "&1" under Fav node key "&2" ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG139 indicates that there are multiple links to a document with a specific Purchase Order ID (POID) and Directory ID (Dir ID) under a Favorites node key. This typically occurs in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system when there are duplicate entries or links to the same document in the favorites section.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the same document has been added multiple times to the favorites list, leading to a conflict.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with how the system is configured to handle favorites or links to documents.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be underlying data integrity issues in the database that are causing the same document to be referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Favorites:
  
  Navigate to the Favorites section in the SAP SRM interface.
  Identify and remove any duplicate entries for the document with the specified POID and Dir ID.
  Ensure that only one link to the document remains in the favorites.
  
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to favorites and document links in the SRM system.
  Ensure that there are no settings that could lead to the creation of duplicate links.
  
  
  
  Database Cleanup:
  
  If the issue persists, it may be necessary to perform a database cleanup or integrity check to ensure that there are no corrupted or duplicate entries in the database.
  This may require assistance from your SAP Basis or technical team.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes or patches that address this specific error message. There may be updates or fixes available that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the problem cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any steps you have already taken.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SRM to understand how favorites and document links are managed.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage their favorites effectively to avoid creating duplicate entries.
  System Monitoring: Implement monitoring to catch and address similar issues proactively in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRM_ECM_MSG139 error and prevent it from occurring again.