How To Fix SV862 - At least one of the entries is not unique.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 862

• Message text: At least one of the entries is not unique.

What causes this issue?

The table that you are maintaining has unique indexes for non-key fields
in the DDIC structure. The record being inserted/modified is not unique,
so the record is not saved.

System Response

The record for which the violation occurred will not be saved in the
database.

How to fix this error?

Check the uniqueness of the values entered, and change them accordingly.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV862 - At least one of the entries is not unique. ?

  The SAP error message SV862 ("At least one of the entries is not unique") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a record in the SAP system that requires unique entries, but the system detects duplicate values in the fields that are supposed to be unique. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating master data (like customers, vendors, or materials) or during data uploads.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the data being entered or uploaded contains duplicate values in fields that must be unique (e.g., customer ID, vendor ID, material number).
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system, there may be duplicates in the source data that are not resolved before the upload.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the system may enforce uniqueness on certain fields that are not intended to be unique.
  User Input Errors: Manual data entry errors can lead to duplicates if the user is not aware of existing records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the data you are trying to enter or upload. Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check existing records in the relevant tables for duplicates.
  Data Cleansing: If you are migrating data, ensure that the source data is cleansed to remove duplicates before uploading it to SAP.
  Adjust Configuration: If the uniqueness requirement is not necessary, consult with your SAP administrator or functional consultant to see if the configuration can be adjusted.
  Use Unique Identifiers: Ensure that you are using unique identifiers for records. If necessary, generate new unique IDs for the records you are trying to create.
  Error Logs: Check the error logs or messages for more details on which specific entries are causing the issue. This can help you pinpoint the exact problem.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and others that can help you analyze the data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with to understand the uniqueness constraints better.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.