How To Fix AD018 - Values have already been saved

AD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Values have already been saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD018 - Values have already been saved ?

  The SAP error message AD018 ("Values have already been saved") typically occurs in the context of data entry or data processing within SAP systems, particularly when working with master data or transactional data. This error indicates that the system has detected that the values you are trying to save have already been saved in the database, and therefore, the operation cannot be completed as intended.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to save is already present in the system. This can happen if the same transaction or master data record is being processed multiple times.
  Session Issues: If multiple sessions are open and the same data is being modified in different sessions, it can lead to conflicts and this error.
  Data Locking: If another user or process has locked the data you are trying to save, it may lead to this error.
  Program Logic: Custom programs or