How To Fix XW228 - &1 duplicate records were removed

XW228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: XW - DART - Data Retention Tool

• Message number: 228

• Message text: &1 duplicate records were removed

What causes this issue?

For the current view the attribute flag <DS:DE.TXW_NODUPS>Eliminate
duplicate records</> has been set. In the current query &V1& duplicate
records were eliminated.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message XW228 - &1 duplicate records were removed ?

  The SAP error message XW228 indicates that duplicate records were found during a data processing operation, and as a result, the system has removed these duplicates. This message typically occurs in contexts where data integrity is crucial, such as during data uploads, data migrations, or when processing large datasets.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Data Entries: The primary cause of this error is the presence of duplicate records in the dataset being processed. This can happen due to:
  
  Data entry errors.
  Incorrect data extraction processes.
  Merging of datasets without proper deduplication.
  Issues in data import files (e.g., CSV, Excel) where the same record appears multiple times.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the system configuration or the specific program logic may not handle duplicates correctly, leading to this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: Before processing the data, identify and analyze the duplicate records. You can use tools like:
  
  SQL queries to find duplicates in the database.
  Excel functions (like COUNTIF) to check for duplicates in spreadsheets.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: Clean