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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 you have custom code that interacts with search groups, review it to ensure that it is not inadvertently creating or referencing duplicate IDs.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and transporting changes to a production environment, ensure that the transport requests do not contain conflicting definitions.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the application to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the search functionality works as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SWDP (Web Dynpro Application) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to navigate through your application and check the definitions of search groups.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more information on managing search groups and their configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By ensuring that all search group IDs are unique, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your development or configuration tasks in SAP.