How To Fix 5W132 - Existing customer definition will be overwritten.

5W132 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 132

• Message text: Existing customer definition will be overwritten.

What causes this issue?

An enhancement already exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

5W132 - Details

• The SAP error message 5W132 ("Existing customer definition will be overwritten") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a customer master record in SAP, and the system detects that there is already an existing customer record with the same key (such as customer number or other identifying information). This message serves as a warning that the action you are attempting may overwrite existing data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Customer Records: You are attempting to create a new customer record that has the same key as an existing customer.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry, leading to the creation of a duplicate customer.
  Incorrect Configuration: The system may be configured in a way that allows for the creation of duplicate records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before proceeding, check the existing customer records to confirm whether the customer you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by searching