How To Fix ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL161 - PBQ &1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission

ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL - Message Class for SPEC 2000 IP Upload API

• Message number: 161

• Message text: PBQ &1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL161 - PBQ &1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL161 PBQ &1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission typically indicates a data inconsistency issue during the transmission of data to the database. This error occurs when the system attempts to insert a record that already exists in the database, but the record is being marked as new in the transmission process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to insert a record (in this case, a PBQ - Performance-Based Qualification) that already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Handling: There may be an issue with how the data is being handled or transmitted, leading to the system incorrectly identifying an existing record as new.
  Synchronization Issues: If there are multiple systems or processes involved, there may be synchronization issues where one process is not aware of the changes made by another.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to