How To Fix ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL188 - UOA &2:&1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: UOA &2:&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_AL188 - UOA &2:&1 already exists in DB, but marked as new in transmission ?

  The SAP error message ADS2KIPUPL_API_AL188 UOA &2:&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 is marked as new in the transmission process.
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication: The record identified by the unique key (in this case, &2:&1) already exists in the database, but the system is trying to insert it as a new record.
  Transmission Issues: There may be issues with the data transmission process, such as incorrect flags or statuses being set for the records.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert or update the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom code involved in the data handling, it may not be correctly managing the state of the records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if the record already exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database with the unique key values provided in the error message.
  Review Transmission Logic: Ensure that the logic used for marking records as new or existing is correct. This may involve checking the flags or statuses set during the data transmission process.
  Data Cleanup: If there are duplicate records, you may need to clean up the data to ensure that only one instance of the record exists in the database.
  Error Handling in Custom Code: If there is custom code involved, review it for any logical errors that may lead to this situation. Ensure that the code correctly handles existing records.
  Consult Documentation: Check SAP documentation or notes related to this specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the table structure and existing records, or SE80 (Object Navigator) to review any related custom code.
  Logs and Traces: Check application logs (transaction SLG1) or system logs for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.