How To Fix SCPRFC003 - Language &1 (SAP key: &2) appears multiple times in the list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPRFC -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Language &1 (SAP key: &2) appears multiple times in the list

What causes this issue?

A language appears multiple times in a list.
The language is listed with its 2-character ISO ID and with the
1-character SAP ID in brackets.

How to fix this error?

Delete one of the entries.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPRFC003 - Language &1 (SAP key: &2) appears multiple times in the list ?

  The SAP error message SCPRFC003 indicates that a specific language (denoted by &1) for a particular SAP key (denoted by &2) appears multiple times in a list. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's RFC (Remote Function Call) or when dealing with language-dependent data in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there are duplicate entries for the specified language and key in the relevant database table or configuration.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to incorrect data imports, manual entries, or issues during data migration.
  Configuration Errors: Misconfiguration in the system settings or in the way language data is handled can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant table for duplicate entries. The specific table will depend on the context of the error (e.g., text tables, customizing tables).
  Identify and remove or correct the duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to delete or merge them to ensure that each language and key combination is unique.
  Ensure that the data is consistent and adheres to the expected format.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings related to language handling in your SAP system. Ensure that there are no misconfigurations that could lead to this issue.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport request, review the transport logs to ensure that the data was transported correctly without duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after attempting the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE16, SE78 (for checking language-dependent texts).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Data Dictionary: Familiarize yourself with the data dictionary to understand the structure of the tables involved.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the SCPRFC003 error in your SAP system.