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title: Why am I receiving a duplicate source ID error when I haven't used this source ID before?
description: Here's How to Fix Duplicate Source IDs in Bionic for Agencies.
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# Why am I receiving a duplicate source ID error when I haven't used this source ID before?

## Here's How to Fix Duplicate Source IDs in Bionic for Agencies.

If you receive a duplicate source ID error, you need to contact Bionic Customer Support with three pieces of information: the Media Plan's URL, the Placement's Bionic ID Number, and the Source ID triggering the error. The support team will identify where that ID was previously used and resolve the conflict. This article explains what to gather and how to submit it.  

### Table of Contents:

1. [Gather Necessary Data](https://help.bionic-ads.com/knowledge/why-am-i-receiving-a-duplicate-source-id-when-i-havent-used-this-id-before#gather-data)
2. [Contact Bionic Support](https://help.bionic-ads.com/knowledge/why-am-i-receiving-a-duplicate-source-id-when-i-havent-used-this-id-before#customer-support)

### Gather Necessary Data

In order for Bionic Customer Support to troubleshoot, we'll need a few items.

1. Go to the Media Plan you want to add a Source ID to. In your web browser's URL field, copy the **URL link**.
2. Get the Placement's **Bionic ID Number**. To find it, open the Media Plan, locate the placement row, and look for the Bionic ID column. If the column is not visible, right-click any column header to add it to the view.
3. Have on hand the **Source ID** giving the duplicate ID error message.

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### Contact Bionic Customer Support

Once you have gathered all required information, contact Bionic Customer Support using the link below: [Get Help With Bionic for Agencies](https://help.bionic-ads.com/knowledge/get-help-with-bionic-for-agencies?hsLang=en). Include the **Media Plan's URL Link**, the **Placement's Bionic ID Number**, and the **Source ID** in your message.

 

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