How To Fix CRM_50518 - Specify a different key for copying/renaming

CRM_50518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_50 - Messages for Development Class CCMB

• Message number: 518

• Message text: Specify a different key for copying/renaming

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CRM_50518 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_50518, which states "Specify a different key for copying/renaming," typically occurs in the context of copying or renaming business objects in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error indicates that the key you are trying to use for the new object already exists in the system, which prevents the operation from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause of this error is that the key (such as a business partner ID, sales order number, or any other unique identifier) you are trying to use for the new object already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the object types or the keys associated with them.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system enforces data integrity rules that prevent the creation of duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Use a Unique Key: When copying or renaming the object, ensure that you specify a unique key that does