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How to correct filenameusn_seq / uniquesequencenumner_seq issues in Windchill PDMlink

Modified: 09-Apr-2025   


Applies To

  • Windchill PDMLink 9.1 to 13.1

Description

  • How to correct filenameusn_seq / uniquesequencenumner_seq issues
  • After Upgrade / Update or Re-hosting the Method Server throws the below error:
(wt.fv.fvResource/516) wt.util.WTException: FILENAMEUSN_SEQ's current value is lesser than UniqueSequenceNumber values used in the system. Reset the sequence appropriately.
main:   at wt.fv.StandardFvService.checkSequenceNumberConsistency(StandardFvService.java:10722)
main:   at wt.fv.StandardFvService.performStartupProcess(StandardFvService.java:1619)
  •  File Uploads failed with error 
Error TP-Processor6: (wt.fv.fvResource) wt.fv.FvFileAlreadyExists:TP-Processor6: This file cannot be saved because a file named "xxx" already exists
  • Update Tool fails due to mismatch in uniqueSequenceNumber values
  • Can not upload file, Method Server throws an exception:
(wt.fv.fvResource/63) wt.objectstorage.exception.ContentFileAlreadyExistsException: This file cannot be saved because a file named "xxxx" already exists.
  • Encountered UI pop-up error "File already exists!" in Windchill and unable to proceed Upload Document
  • Emails received with the error message "File cannot be saved as it already exists"
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