How To Fix /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG018 - Determined evaluation template with key &1 is not unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Determined evaluation template with key &1 is not unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG018 - Determined evaluation template with key &1 is not unique ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/EVAL_EV_TRIG018 indicates that there is an issue with the evaluation template in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) system. Specifically, the message states that the evaluation template with the specified key is not unique, which means that the system has found multiple entries that match the criteria for the evaluation template.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate evaluation templates in the system. This can happen if templates were created multiple times without proper checks for uniqueness.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the criteria for the evaluation template are not set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in the selection process.
  Data Consistency Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data integrity that result in multiple templates being recognized as valid for the same evaluation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to evaluation templates (e.g., /SRMSMC/EVAL_TEMPLATE).
  Search for the evaluation template using the key provided in the error message.
  Identify if there are multiple entries with the same key or criteria.
  
  
  
  Remove or Merge Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which entries are valid and either delete or merge them to ensure that only one unique evaluation template exists for the specified key.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for evaluation templates to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no conflicting criteria that could lead to ambiguity.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run data consistency checks or reports to identify any other potential issues in the database that could lead to this error.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP Basis or technical team to perform a deeper analysis of the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SRMSMC/EVAL_TEMPLATE for managing evaluation templates.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your evaluation templates are unique and correctly configured.