How To Fix /BOBF/LIBRARY007 - Instance with the same key already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/LIBRARY -

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Instance with the same key already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/LIBRARY007 - Instance with the same key already exists ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/LIBRARY007 Instance with the same key already exists typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when you attempt to create a new instance of a business object that has a key that already exists in the database. This can happen during operations such as creating a new record or saving changes to an existing record.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new instance of a business object with a key that already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  A programming error where the same key is being reused.
  A user error where the same data is being submitted multiple times.
  A failure to properly check for existing records before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create instances with the same key simultaneously,