How To Fix B5ALE020 - Do not use the same entry twice or ones that already exist

B5ALE020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B5ALE - ALE Customizing Distribution Messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Do not use the same entry twice or ones that already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B5ALE020 - Do not use the same entry twice or ones that already exist ?

  The SAP error message B5ALE020 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or process an entry that already exists in the system or that the same entry is being used multiple times in a context where it is not allowed. This error is often encountered in scenarios involving data uploads, master data maintenance, or during the execution of certain transactions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system has detected a duplicate entry. This could be due to:
  
  Attempting to create a new record with a key that already exists in the database.
  Trying to upload data that contains duplicate records.
  Using the same reference or identifier in a transaction where uniqueness is required.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that each entry is unique where necessary. This error is a safeguard against data inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: 
  
  Review the data you are trying to enter or upload.