How To Fix /CFG/EXP_CFG011 - Cannot add content item with duplicate key

/CFG/EXP_CFG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CFG/EXP_CFG -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cannot add content item with duplicate key

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/CFG/EXP_CFG011 - Details

• The SAP error message /CFG/EXP_CFG011 Cannot add content item with duplicate key typically occurs in the context of configuration management, particularly when dealing with content items in a configuration scenario. This error indicates that there is an attempt to add a content item that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict due to duplicate keys.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the content item you are trying to add already exists in the configuration with the same key. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry errors.
  Data import processes that attempt to add existing items.
  Misconfiguration in the system.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues in the configuration settings that lead to the system not recognizing existing items properly.
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: If there are inconsistencies in the database or configuration tables, it may lead to the system perceiving duplicates.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Content Items: Before adding a new content item,