How To Fix BSFC014 - A question with key &1 already exists

BSFC014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSFC - Message Table for BSFC

• Message number: 014

• Message text: A question with key &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BSFC014 - A question with key &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message BSFC014 indicates that there is an attempt to create a question in the system that already exists with the same key. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Suite applications, particularly in modules related to surveys, questionnaires, or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new question in a questionnaire or survey, but a question with the same identifier (key) already exists in the system.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database, or the system is configured to prevent the creation of duplicate questions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BSFC014 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Questions:
  
  Navigate to the relevant module where you are trying to create the question.
  Search for the question using the key or identifier you are trying to use. Ensure that it does not already exist.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Key:
  
  If you find that the question already exists,