How To Fix XW126 - Duplicate entry of &1 &2 in Selection Conditions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Duplicate entry of &1 &2 in Selection Conditions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW126 - Duplicate entry of &1 &2 in Selection Conditions ?

  The SAP error message XW126: Duplicate entry of &1 &2 in Selection Conditions typically occurs when there are duplicate entries in the selection conditions of a report or transaction. This can happen in various contexts, such as when defining selection criteria for a report or when using certain transaction codes that involve multiple selection options.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by having the same selection criteria defined more than once. For example, if you are trying to filter data based on certain fields and you accidentally include the same field with the same value multiple times, SAP will throw this error to prevent ambiguity in the selection process.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should:
  
  
  Review Selection Conditions: Go through the selection criteria you have defined in the report or transaction. Look for any duplicate entries for the same field and value.
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: If you find any duplicates, remove them so that each selection condition is unique.
  
  
  Check for Variants: If you are using variants to save selection criteria, ensure that the variant does not contain duplicate entries.
  
  
  Test the Report/Transaction: After making the necessary changes, re-run the report or transaction to see if the error persists.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: This error can occur in various transaction codes that involve selection screens, such as SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE80 (Object Navigator), or any custom reports.
  Debugging: If you are unable to identify the duplicates, you can use the debugging tools in SAP to step through the selection logic and see where the duplicates are being generated.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific report or transaction you are working with for more context on selection conditions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the XW126 error and successfully execute your report or transaction.