How To Fix CMS005 - An entry with the same key already exists

CMS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 005

• Message text: An entry with the same key already exists

What causes this issue?

When adding an entry, you specified a key that already exixts.

System Response

The entry cannot be added.

How to fix this error?

Specify a different key or remove the entry using <LB>cancel</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS005 - An entry with the same key already exists ?

  The SAP error message CMS005 ("An entry with the same key already exists") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to create or update an entry in a database table or a configuration that already has an existing entry with the same key. This can happen in various modules, including SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM), SAP Business Warehouse (BW), or other areas where data entries are managed.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is trying to insert a new record that has a primary key or unique constraint that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or data uploads, if the data being uploaded contains duplicates, this error can occur.
  Configuration Errors: In some cases, configuration settings may lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create the same entry