How To Fix /BOBF/TXC019 - A text with language independent text type '&1' already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/TXC -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: A text with language independent text type '&1' already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/TXC019 - A text with language independent text type '&1' already exists ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/TXC019 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a text entry in the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) where a text with the specified language-independent text type already exists. This typically occurs when you are trying to insert a new text entry that conflicts with an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already a text entry in the database for the specified text type that is language-independent. This means that the system does not allow multiple entries for the same text type without a language specification.
  Incorrect Logic in Code: If you are using custom code or enhancements, there might be a logic error that leads to an attempt to create a duplicate text entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be existing entries that conflict