How To Fix W0071 - Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W0 - Customizing - ISR

• Message number: 071

• 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 W0071 - Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of the SAP error message W0071:
  
  SAP Error Message: W0071
  Text: Field content of &1 &2 &3 must be unique
  
  Meaning / Cause:
  This warning message indicates that a particular field or combination of fields in a table or data entry screen must contain unique values, but the system has detected a duplicate entry.
  
  &1, &2, &3 are placeholders that get replaced by the actual field names or values when the message is displayed.
  The message typically appears during data entry, data upload, or when saving master data or transactional data.
  The uniqueness constraint is often defined by the table's key fields or by a validation rule in the program or configuration.
  The error prevents duplicate records that could cause inconsistencies or errors in processing.
  
  
  Common Scenarios:
  
  Entering a duplicate customer number or material number.
  Creating a new master record with a key that already exists.
  Uploading data via batch input or LSMW where uniqueness is violated.
  Custom programs or validations enforcing uniqueness on certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the fields mentioned in the message:
  
  Identify which fields (&1, &2, &3) are causing the conflict.
  
  
  Search for existing records:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check if the value(s) already exist in the relevant table.
  
  
  Correct the data entry:  
  
  If you intended to create a new record, use a unique value for the field(s).
  If you are updating an existing record, ensure you are not duplicating key fields.
  
  
  
  Review custom validations or user exits:
  
  If this message is triggered by custom code, review the logic to ensure it correctly enforces uniqueness.
  
  
  Data upload scenarios:  
  
  Check the source data for duplicates.
  Cleanse the data before upload.
  Adjust the upload program to handle duplicates appropriately.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Message Class: W0 (or similar, depending on system)
  Transaction Codes: SE91 (to view message text), SE16/SE16N (to check tables)
  Tables: The table involved depends on the context (e.g., KNA1 for customers, MARA for materials)
  Related Notes: Sometimes SAP Notes provide fixes or clarifications if this message appears unexpectedly due to system bugs.
  
  
  Example:
  If the message says:
  
  Field content of Customer Number 000123 must be unique
  
  It means a customer with number 000123 already exists, and you cannot create another customer with the same number.
  
  If you provide the exact context or the fields involved, I can help you with a more specific solution.