How To Fix 5C841 - The existing record is overwritten

5C841 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5C - HR: Messages for Switzerland

• Message number: 841

• Message text: The existing record is overwritten

What causes this issue?

A record with the validity start date &V3& exists for the infotype &V1&
.
ELSE
A record with the subtype &V2& and the validity start date &V3& exists
for the infotype &V1&.
ENDIF

System Response

At least one existing record is changed (deleted, delimited).
&WHAT_TO_DO& Check if the system should actually create the new record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5C841 - The existing record is overwritten ?

  The SAP error message 5C841, which states "The existing record is overwritten," typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within SAP systems. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to create or update a record that already exists in the database, and the system is preventing the operation to avoid unintentional data loss or corruption.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system is trying to insert a new record with a key that already exists in the database.
  Data Consistency Rules: SAP has built-in data consistency checks that prevent overwriting existing records unless explicitly allowed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate how records are handled, leading to this error when those settings are not met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to create a new record, check if a record with the same key already exists. You can do