How To Fix ACE413 - Key &2 already exists in table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACE - Nachrichten zur Accrual Engine

• Message number: 413

• Message text: Key &2 already exists in table &1

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer legacy data to the Accrual Engine.

System Response

However, table &V1& already contains a record with key &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Delete the previously transferred legacy data and then start the legacy
data transfer again.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACE413 - Key &2 already exists in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message ACE413 "Key &2 already exists in table &1" indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table where a record with the same key already exists. This is a common issue when dealing with database operations, especially when inserting or updating records.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Violation: The primary cause of this error is that the key (or unique identifier) you are trying to insert already exists in the specified table. This could happen due to:
  
  A previous transaction that inserted the same key.
  A data import or upload process that is trying to add duplicate records.
  A programming error in custom ABAP code that does not properly check for existing records before attempting to insert.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to insert a new record, check if a record with the same key already exists in the table. You can do this by executing a SELECT statement to see if the key is already present.
  
  
  Update Instead of Insert: If the record already exists and you want to update it, use an UPDATE statement instead of an INSERT statement.
  
  
  Handle Duplicates in Data Uploads: If you are importing data (e.g., using LSMW, BAPIs, or other data migration tools), ensure that your data source does not contain duplicates. You may need to preprocess the data to remove duplicates before the upload.
  
  
  Error Handling in Custom Code: If this error arises from custom ABAP code, implement error handling to catch this specific error and take appropriate action, such as logging the error or notifying the user.
  
  
  Review Table Constraints: Review the table definition to understand the unique constraints and ensure that your application logic adheres to these constraints.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to view the table structure and constraints.
  Debugging: If the error occurs in a custom program, you can use transaction SE80 or SE38 to debug the program and identify where the duplicate key insertion is attempted.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific table or transaction you are working with.
  Database Logs: If you have access to database logs, you can check for any additional information regarding the failed insert operation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the ACE413 error and prevent it from occurring in the future.