How To Fix STEP686 - Create VAL RANGE: Value &1 found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STEP - ISO 10303 STEP Mapping Messages

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Create VAL RANGE: Value &1 found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STEP686 - Create VAL RANGE: Value &1 found ?

  The SAP error message "STEP686 Create VAL RANGE: Value &1 found" typically occurs during the creation or modification of value ranges in the SAP system. This error indicates that a specific value (represented by &1) is already present in the value range you are trying to create or modify, which violates the uniqueness constraint of the value range.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Value: The primary cause of this error is that the value you are trying to add to a value range already exists in that range.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the value range settings or the way values are being defined.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be underlying data integrity issues in the database that are causing conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Values: Before adding a new value to the value range, check the existing values in that range to ensure that the value you are trying to add does not already exist.
  
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