How To Fix /BA1/F4_IR011 - Data record with the same key exists already

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BA1/F4_IR -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Data record with the same key exists already

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR011 - Data record with the same key exists already ?

  The SAP error message /BA1/F4_IR011 Data record with the same key exists already typically indicates that you are trying to create or insert a record in the database that has a unique key constraint, and a record with the same key already exists. This is common in scenarios where you are dealing with master data, transactional data, or any other data that requires unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to enter already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same data.
  Data being imported from another system or file that contains duplicates.
  A process that is attempting to create records without checking for existing entries.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Key Configuration: The key fields defined for the data record may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected duplicates.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create the same record simultaneously,