How To Fix BTFR_MESS174 - Concept &1 could not be added because it already exists

BTFR_MESS174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BTFR_MESS - Messages for BTFR Text Administration

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Concept &1 could not be added because it already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BTFR_MESS174 - Concept &1 could not be added because it already exists ?

  The SAP error message BTFR_MESS174 indicates that there is an attempt to add a concept (or an object) that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of business transaction management or when dealing with master data where unique identifiers are required.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create or add a new entry (concept) that has the same unique identifier as an existing entry. This could happen due to:
  
  Duplicate entries in the data being uploaded or processed.
  An attempt to create a concept that has already been defined in the system.
  A programming error in custom code that does not properly check for existing entries before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for existing