How To Fix 1M187 - Error during duplicate creation

1M187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1M - BKK: Abschluß

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Error during duplicate creation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1M187 - Error during duplicate creation ?

  The SAP error message 1M187 indicates that there is an issue with creating a duplicate entry in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a record that already exists in the database, violating the uniqueness constraints set for that particular data object.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to enter already exists in the system. This could be due to a previous entry that was not properly identified or removed.
  Unique Constraints: The database table may have unique constraints that prevent the creation of duplicate records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up.
  User Error: The user may be inadvertently trying to create a record that is already present.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new record, check the existing records to ensure that the entry does not already exist. You