How To Fix CM_EHFND_BO_TDEF081 - A Triggering Task with this key already exists

CM_EHFND_BO_TDEF081 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_BO_TDEF - Message Class for the Task Definition BO

• Message number: 081

• Message text: A Triggering Task with this key already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_TDEF081 - A Triggering Task with this key already exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_BO_TDEF081 indicates that there is an attempt to create a triggering task (or business object) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Event Handling Framework or Business Object (BO) definitions, where unique keys are required for each task or object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a triggering task with the same key (identifier) already exists in the system. This can happen if:
  
  The same task is being created multiple times.
  There is a misconfiguration in the system that leads to duplicate entries.
  An error in the application logic that attempts to create a task without checking for existing ones.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the database or application state can lead to this error, especially if there were previous failed attempts to create or delete tasks.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Tasks: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or