How To Fix CM_EHENV_MDEF001 - Cannot create data collection; an entry with the same details exists

CM_EHENV_MDEF001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_MDEF -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Cannot create data collection; an entry with the same details exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_MDEF001 - Cannot create data collection; an entry with the same details exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_MDEF001 indicates that there is an attempt to create a data collection entry that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Environment Management or Data Collection in SAP, where unique entries are required for data collections.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The system is trying to create a data collection entry that has the same key or identifier as an existing entry. This could be due to a manual entry or an automated process that is attempting to create the same data collection multiple times.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries to be attempted.
  Data Integrity Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the database or data integrity issues that lead to the system not recognizing existing entries correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
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