How To Fix 5U060 - Identical entries cannot be accepted

5U060 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5U - HR US: Messages

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Identical entries cannot be accepted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5U060 - Identical entries cannot be accepted ?

  The SAP error message 5U060: "Identical entries cannot be accepted" typically occurs when you are trying to create or save a record that has duplicate entries in a field or set of fields that are supposed to be unique. This can happen in various contexts, such as when entering data in master records, transaction records, or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when the system detects that the data you are trying to enter already exists in the database. This is often due to:
  
  Attempting to create a new entry that has the same key fields as an existing entry.
  Inputting data that violates the uniqueness constraints defined in the database schema.
  Trying to save a record with identical values in fields that are supposed to be unique.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries: 
  
  Review the existing records in the relevant table or transaction to see if the