How To Fix COM_CLEAR000 - Duplicate cleansing case &1 already exists

COM_CLEAR000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_CLEAR - Clearing Tool

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Duplicate cleansing case &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to create a data cleansing case. An external data cleansing
case number is given for this purpose.

System Response

A data cleansing case with this number already exists.

How to fix this error?

Use a different number or change the existing case.

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 COM_CLEAR000 - Duplicate cleansing case &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message COM_CLEAR000 indicates that there is a duplicate cleansing case in the system. This typically occurs in the context of data cleansing processes, where the system is trying to create a new cleansing case but finds that a case with the same identifier already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a cleansing case with the same identifier (e.g., case number) has already been created in the system.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, it may contain duplicates that lead to this error.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create cleansing cases simultaneously, it may lead to conflicts and duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Cases: Before creating a new cleansing case, check the existing cases in the system to ensure that a case with the same identifier does not already exist.
  Modify the Identifier: If you need to create a new case,