How To Fix W0070 - Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W0070 - Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W0070: "Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique":
  
  Error Message Overview
  
  Message ID: W0070  
  Message Text: Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique  
  Message Type: Warning (W)
  
  
  Cause
  This warning occurs when you try to enter or save data in a table or a transaction where certain fields are required to have unique values, but the system detects duplicate entries for those fields.
  
  
  The placeholders &1, &2, and &3 represent:
  
  &1: The name of the table or structure
  &2: The field name(s) involved
  &3: The value(s) entered
  
  
  
  The system enforces uniqueness constraints on certain fields (e.g., primary key fields, unique indexes, or custom validations). If the entered data violates this uniqueness rule, the warning is triggered.
  
  
  
  Typical Scenarios
  
  Entering a duplicate key in a master data record (e.g., customer number, material number).
  Creating a new entry in a custom table where a unique index is defined.
  Data migration or batch input where duplicate records are attempted to be inserted.
  Custom validations or user-exits enforcing uniqueness on certain fields.
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Check the Data Being Entered:
  
  Verify the values you are trying to enter in the fields mentioned in the message.
  Ensure that these values do not already exist in the database table.
  
  
  
  Search for Existing Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check the table (&1) for existing entries with the same field values (&2 = &3).
  If duplicates exist, decide whether to update the existing record or use a different unique value.
  
  
  
  Correct the Input:
  
  Modify the field values to ensure uniqueness.
  If the duplicate is unintentional, correct the data entry.
  
  
  
  Check Custom Code or Enhancements:
  
  If this message appears in a custom program or enhancement, review the logic that checks for uniqueness.
  Adjust the validation logic if necessary.
  
  
  
  Database Indexes:
  
  If you are a developer or basis consultant, check if the table has unique indexes or primary keys defined on the fields.
  Ensure that the data respects these constraints.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information
  
  Message Class: W0 (General messages)
  Transaction Codes to Check Data: SE16, SE16N, SE11
  Related SAP Notes: There might be SAP Notes related to specific tables or modules if this message appears unexpectedly.
  Customizing: In some cases, uniqueness checks can be customized or relaxed, but this should be done carefully to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Example
  If the message says:
  Field content of MARA MATNR 12345 must be unique
  
  MARA is the material master table.
  MATNR is the material number field.
  12345 is the material number you tried to enter.
  
  This means a material with number 12345 already exists in the system, and you cannot create another with the same number.
  
  If you provide the exact values of &1, &2, and &3 from your message, I can help you with a more specific analysis.