How To Fix CM_SDM_API014 - Entry already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SDM_API - Messages of HANA DB 2 ABAP mapping service

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Entry already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SDM_API014 - Entry already exists ?

  The SAP error message CM_SDM_API014: Entry already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Solution Manager (SolMan) when there is an attempt to create or register an entry (such as a system, user, or configuration) that already exists in the database. This can happen during various operations, such as system configuration, data import, or when using the Software Deployment Manager (SDM).
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the system. This could be a duplicate system ID, user ID, or configuration entry.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from another system or a file, it may contain entries that already exist in the target system.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system believing an entry exists when it does not.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configurations or settings in the Solution Manager or SDM