How To Fix C_008 - The request already exists in OLTP system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C_ - CRM Integration Messages

• Message number: 008

• Message text: The request already exists in OLTP system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C_008 - The request already exists in OLTP system ?

  The SAP error message C_008, which states "The request already exists in OLTP system," typically occurs during the data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or during data transfer processes (DTP) from an OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system to a BW system.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Duplicate Request: The data request you are trying to load or process already exists in the target system. This can happen if the same data load is attempted multiple times without proper handling of existing requests.
  
  
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Configuration: There may be issues with the DTP configuration that allow for duplicate requests to be generated.
  
  
  Request Management: The request might not have been properly deleted or managed in the system, leading to conflicts when trying to create a new request.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C_008 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Requests:
  
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