How To Fix 54140 - Table entry exists already

54140 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 54 - Messages for HR tables

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Table entry exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 54140 - Table entry exists already ?

  The SAP error message 54140, which states "Table entry exists already," typically occurs when you are trying to create or insert a record in a database table where a record with the same key already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data entry, data migration, or when executing certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Violation: The most common cause is that the primary key or unique constraint of the table is being violated. This means that the system is trying to insert a record with a key that already exists in the table.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, there may be duplicate entries in the source data.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that are trying to insert records without checking for existing entries, this error can occur.
  Concurrent Transactions: If multiple users or processes are trying