How To Fix CACSRETDB057 - Table &1 already contains entries in client &2, application &3

CACSRETDB057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CACSRETDB - Retention: Messages of Database Interface

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Table &1 already contains entries in client &2, application &3

What causes this issue?

Existing entries were found in table &V1& in client &V2& and application
&V3&. To guarantee a successful database conversion, table &V1& must be
empty.

System Response

The database will not be converted. No changes to the database will be
made.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check if the data records that were found are required and delete them.
Restart database conversion.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CACSRETDB057 - Table &1 already contains entries in client &2, application &3 ?

  The SAP error message CACSRETDB057 indicates that there are already entries in a specific table for a given client and application. This typically occurs during data processing or when trying to insert new records into a table that already has existing entries for the specified client and application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is attempting to insert data into a table that already contains entries for the specified client and application.
  Incorrect Data Load: If you are performing a data load or migration, it may be that the data being loaded has already been processed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the application that is trying to write to the table.
  Transactional Errors: If a transaction is retried or if there are issues with the transaction logic, it may lead to attempts to insert duplicate records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary)