How To Fix UMC091 - There is more than one BDS document for &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 091

• Message text: There is more than one BDS document for &1.

What causes this issue?

More than one BDS document exists. This may be caused by a transport if
you maintain documents in different systems.

System Response

The system cannot determine which document is the correct one. For this
reason, the system interrupts processing.

How to fix this error?

Start transaction <DS:TRAN.OAER>OAER</> to maintain the BDS document
for this object.
The class name is '&V2&'
The class type is 'OT'
The object key is '&V1&'

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC091 - There is more than one BDS document for &1. ?

  The SAP error message UMC091, which states "There is more than one BDS document for &1," typically occurs in the context of the Business Document Service (BDS) when the system encounters multiple documents associated with a specific identifier (in this case, represented by &1). This can lead to confusion in processing or retrieving the intended document.
  Cause:
  The error is generally caused by one of the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Documents: There are multiple BDS documents linked to the same key or identifier in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the BDS or the document types may not be set up correctly, leading to ambiguity in document retrieval.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, such as incorrect entries or duplicates in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMC091 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Duplicate Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like S_BDS_10000001 or S_BDS_10000002 to search for BDS documents associated with the identifier in question.
  Check the database or the BDS repository for entries that match the identifier.
  
  
  
  Review Document Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration for the BDS document types is correct. This includes checking the settings in transaction OAC0 (for document types) and ensuring that the document types are unique and correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, determine which documents are valid and which can be deleted or archived. Use appropriate transactions to delete or archive unnecessary documents.
  Ensure that the data integrity is maintained by checking for any inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to BDS and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates that may be relevant.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after performing the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide patches or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BDS Overview: The Business Document Service (BDS) is a framework in SAP that allows for the management and storage of business documents. Understanding how BDS works can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing BDS documents, such as S_BDS_10000001 for document search and OAC0 for document type configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to BDS and the UMC091 error for specific fixes or recommendations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the UMC091 error and implement a solution to resolve it.