How To Fix U6170 - All identifications must be different

U6170 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: U6 - Message Class for BRE

• Message number: 170

• Message text: All identifications must be different

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U6170 - Details

• The SAP error message U6170, which states "All identifications must be different," typically occurs in scenarios where unique identifiers are required, such as when creating or modifying records in various SAP modules (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution, etc.). This error indicates that there are duplicate entries or identifiers that are not allowed in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Identifiers: The most common cause of this error is that the system has detected duplicate entries for fields that require unique values. This could be related to material numbers, customer IDs, vendor IDs, or any other unique identifier.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in identifier assignments.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not resolved during the migration process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Review the entries you are trying to create or modify. Ensure that