How To Fix 5D797 - Same special rules: Second entry will be deleted

5D797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5D - Error Messages for German Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 797

• Message text: Same special rules: Second entry will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5D797 - Same special rules: Second entry will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message "5D797 Same special rules: Second entry will be deleted" typically occurs in the context of maintaining special rules for pricing or conditions in SAP. This error indicates that there are duplicate entries for special rules, and the system is designed to prevent such duplicates to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to create or maintain multiple entries for the same special rule in a way that violates the uniqueness constraint. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When defining pricing conditions in the pricing procedure.
  When entering multiple entries for the same condition type that have overlapping criteria.
  When there are conflicting entries that the system cannot reconcile.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Entries: Check the existing special rules or condition records to identify any duplicates. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code VK11 for