How To Fix SWDP_SELOPT_20004 - Search group ID &1 has been used more than once; you must use unique IDs

SWDP_SELOPT_20004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SWDP_SELOPT_20 -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Search group ID &1 has been used more than once; you must use unique IDs

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWDP_SELOPT_20004 - Search group ID &1 has been used more than once; you must use unique IDs ?

  The SAP error message SWDP_SELOPT_20004 indicates that there is a problem with the search group IDs in your SAP system. Specifically, it means that the search group ID you are trying to use has been defined more than once, and each search group ID must be unique within the context of your application.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You have defined multiple search groups with the same ID in your application.
  There is a configuration or coding issue where the same ID is being referenced multiple times.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate IDs:
  
  Check the configuration or the code where the search groups are defined. Look for any instances where the same search group ID is being used more than once.
  
  
  
  Modify IDs:
  
  Change the duplicate search group IDs to ensure that each one is unique. This may involve renaming the IDs or removing the duplicates if they are not needed.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If