How To Fix CM887 - An entry already exists - Termination in &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM - Task list messages: Material component allocations

• Message number: 887

• Message text: An entry already exists - Termination in &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM887 - An entry already exists - Termination in & ?

  The SAP error message CM887 ("An entry already exists - Termination in &") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in the system that already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a new entry (like a material, vendor, or customer) that already exists in the database.
  Incorrect Data Input: Sometimes, the data being inputted may not be unique or may violate the uniqueness constraints defined in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries to be attempted.
  Data Migration: During data migration or uploads, if the same data is being uploaded multiple times, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing records to ensure that the