How To Fix UJA_EXCEPTION225 - Detected duplicate member ID '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UJA_EXCEPTION - BPC: Admin exception message class

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Detected duplicate member ID '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION225 - Detected duplicate member ID '&1' ?

  The SAP error message UJA_EXCEPTION225, which indicates "Detected duplicate member ID '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) when there are duplicate member IDs in a hierarchy or dimension. This can happen during data loading, modeling, or when trying to create or modify dimensions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Member IDs: The primary cause of this error is the presence of two or more members in a dimension or hierarchy that have the same ID. This can occur due to:
  
  Incorrect data loading processes.
  Manual entry errors when creating members.
  Issues in the source data that lead to duplicates.
  
  
  
  Data Model Issues: If the data model is not properly designed or if there are inconsistencies in the data source, it can lead to duplicate entries.
  
  
  Hierarchy Configuration: If you are working with hierarchies, the error may arise from incorrect configuration or updates to the hierarchy that introduce duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Check the dimension or hierarchy where the error is occurring. Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the dimension.
  Look for members with the same ID and determine which ones are duplicates.
  
  
  
  Remove or Rename Duplicates:
  
  If duplicates are found, you can either remove the unnecessary duplicates or rename them to ensure that each member has a unique ID.
  If the duplicates are in the source data, correct the source data to eliminate duplicates before loading it into SAP BW/BPC.
  
  
  
  Data Load Process:
  
  Review the data load process to ensure that it is correctly configured to prevent duplicates from being introduced.
  If using a transformation, check the logic to ensure it does not create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Hierarchy Adjustments:
  
  If the error is related to a hierarchy, review the hierarchy structure and make necessary adjustments to ensure that each member is unique.
  
  
  
  Reprocess Data: After making the necessary corrections, reprocess the data load or the hierarchy update to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for data modeling, RSD1 for InfoObjects, and RSPC for process chains.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on dimension management and data loading best practices to avoid similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the UJA_EXCEPTION225 error and ensure that your SAP BW/BPC environment is functioning correctly without duplicate member IDs.