How To Fix 15033 - INSERT error in table ASGRP; entry exists already

15033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 15 - Update message

• Message number: 033

• Message text: INSERT error in table ASGRP; entry exists already

What causes this issue?

In table ASGRP you define which application server is in which
update group. In the update administration (transaction SM13 ->
Administration, or SM14) you attempted to assign a server to a group,
but this server already belongs to another group. As update servers can
only belong to one update group, this request has been refused.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 15033 - INSERT error in table ASGRP; entry exists already ?

  The SAP error message 15033, which states "INSERT error in table ASGRP; entry exists already," typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert a record into the ASGRP table (which is related to authorization groups) that already exists. This can happen during various operations, such as when creating or modifying authorization groups or roles.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the entry you are trying to insert already exists in the ASGRP table. This could be due to:
  
  A previous transaction that created the same entry.
  A system or user error where the same data is being submitted multiple times.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to attempts to insert duplicate records.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom programs or enhancements that interact with the ASGRP table, they may not be handling existing entries correctly.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before attempting to insert a