How To Fix CM_EHFND_CHM145 - Cannot update text for &1; text '&4' already exist in table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_CHM - Messages for Chemical Agents

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Cannot update text for &1; text '&4' already exist in table &3

What causes this issue?

You want to transfer the text '&V4&' of phrase &V1& from characteristic
&V2& in the description field of table &V3&.
However, the system checked the table and found that the descriptions
exists already in the table in one of the language, in which you
transferred the phrase text. Note that the system check is
case-insensitive.
<ZH>Note: </>If the phrase text is longer than 50 characters, it is
truncated. For the complete text, see the phrase in the specification
database.

System Response

The system prevents you from adding a duplicate entry.

How to fix this error?

Check the phrase texts in characteristic &V2& in the specification
database of the <LS>SAP EHS Management </>as part of <LS>SAP ERP</>
system or the <LS>Product Safety </>as part of <LS>SAP S/4HANA </>system
and merge the phases with the same text to one phrase.
Start the phrase transfer again.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM145 - Cannot update text for &1; text '&4' already exist in table &3 ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CHM145 indicates that there is an attempt to update a text entry in a specific table, but the text you are trying to add already exists. This typically occurs in the context of customizing or maintaining text entries in SAP, particularly in the area of Enterprise Services or similar applications.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The text you are trying to insert or update already exists in the specified table. SAP enforces uniqueness for certain text entries to prevent duplicates.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the customizing settings that leads to an attempt to create a duplicate entry.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated or imported, it may lead to conflicts with existing entries.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the specified table (&3 in the error message).
  Look for the text (&4) that is causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Entry:
  
  If the existing entry is valid and should remain, consider modifying your new entry to avoid duplication.
  If the existing entry is no longer needed, you may delete it if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Adjust Customizing Settings:
  
  Review the customizing settings related to the text entries to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not lead to conflicts.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If this error arises during a data migration process, review the migration data to ensure that it does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot find a resolution, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11, SE16, SE78 (for text management), and others depending on the context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Customizing Transactions: Depending on the module, there may be specific customizing transactions that manage text entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.