How To Fix 5P012 - There are several entries with the same key

5P012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5P - Error Messages for Schema, Pers.Calc.Rule and Feature Checks

• Message number: 012

• Message text: There are several entries with the same key

What causes this issue?

There are at least two entries with the same variable key and
continuation number.

How to fix this error?

Go through the personnel calculation rule and look for lines with the
same variable key and continuation number. Delete these.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5P012 - There are several entries with the same key ?

  The SAP error message 5P012 ("There are several entries with the same key") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a record in the SAP system that violates the uniqueness constraint of a key field. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there are already existing entries in the database that have the same key values as the new entry you are trying to create or modify.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or imported in bulk, it may have resulted in duplicate keys.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts in key definitions.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to create a record that already exists.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check