How To Fix CL687 - An entry with "&" already exists

CL687 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 687

• Message text: An entry with "&" already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL687 - An entry with "&" already exists ?

  The SAP error message CL687 ("An entry with '&' already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an entry in a table or a configuration that already has an existing entry with the same key or identifier. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or any other entities that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a new entry that has the same key or identifier as an existing entry in the system.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or importing data, duplicates may arise if the data is not properly cleaned or validated before import.
  Concurrent Users: Multiple users may be trying to create or modify the same entry at the same time, leading to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing entries