/ACCGO/UIS_API138 - Duplicate EXTID &1 in header data

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/UIS_API -

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Duplicate EXTID &1 in header data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API138 - Duplicate EXTID &1 in header data ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/UIS_API138 Duplicate EXTID &1 in header data typically indicates that there is a duplicate external ID (EXTID) in the header data of a document or transaction you are trying to process. This error is common in scenarios where unique identifiers are required, such as in financial documents, accounting entries, or integration processes.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the external ID you are trying to use has already been assigned to another document or entry in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Integration Issues: If you are integrating with other systems, there may be conflicts in the external IDs being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the entries in the relevant table or document type to identify if the EXTID already exists. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables.
  
  
  
  Modify the EXTID: 
  
  If you find that the EXTID is indeed duplicated, you will need to modify the EXTID in your current document to a unique value.
  
  
  
  Data Cleansing: 
  
  If this error arises from data migration, ensure that your source data is cleansed to remove duplicates before uploading it to SAP.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the documentation for the specific module or process you are working with to understand the requirements for EXTID and how to manage them.
  
  
  
  Error Handling in Integration: 
  
  If this is occurring during an integration process, ensure that the external systems are not sending duplicate EXTIDs and implement error handling to manage such cases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like SE16 (Data Browser) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to investigate the relevant tables.
  Table Names: Depending on the context, the relevant tables could be related to accounting documents, such as BKPF (Accounting Document Header) or BSEG (Accounting Document Segment).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.