How To Fix 60533 - Key & already exists

60533 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 60 - Real Estate

• Message number: 533

• Message text: Key & already exists

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The key entered is already available in another entry. Enter a key
which does not exist yet.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 60533 - Key & already exists ?

  The SAP error message 60533, which states "Key & already exists," typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table where a unique key constraint is violated. This means that the key you are trying to insert already exists in the table, and the database does not allow duplicate entries for that key.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Key Insertion: The most common cause is that the application is trying to insert a record with a primary key or unique key that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or batch processing, if the same data is being processed multiple times, it can lead to this error.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Logic in Code: There may be a flaw in the application logic that does not check for existing records