How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN051 - Description "&1" already exists

CM_EHFND_COMN051 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Description "&1" already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to add entries to an existing table. However, the system
checked the table and found that one of the short descriptions exists
already in the table. Note that the system check is case-insensitive.

System Response

The system prohibits you from adding the new entry.

How to fix this error?

Check your entries and define a unique short description. After this,
you can enter any text in the long description.

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_COMN051 - Description "&1" already exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN051, which states that "&1" already exists, typically occurs in the context of data management within SAP applications, particularly when dealing with master data or configuration settings. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to create or insert a record that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry (like a business partner, customer, vendor, etc.) that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings may allow for duplicate entries, but the system enforces uniqueness in certain fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before creating a new entry, check the database to see if the record already exists. You can do this by searching for