How To Fix ARBFND_CFG104 - SAP-internal key already exists

ARBFND_CFG104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ARBFND_CFG - Message class configuration foundation

• Message number: 104

• Message text: SAP-internal key already exists

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ARBFND_CFG104 - Details

• The SAP error message ARBFND_CFG104, which states "SAP-internal key already exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business Workflow or SAP Business Rules Framework. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an object (like a rule, decision table, or other configuration) with a key that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry with a key that is already in use. This could happen if:
  
  You are trying to import or activate a configuration that has the same key as an existing one.
  There is a mistake in the configuration where the same identifier is being reused.
  
  
  
  System Migration or Transport Issues: If you are migrating data or transporting objects between systems, there may be conflicts with existing keys.
  
  
  Manual Entry Errors: If users are manually entering keys, they may inadvertently