How To Fix CRM_BRC_MESSAGES008 - Duplicate error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BRC_MESSAGES - Messages for Business Role Customizing application

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Duplicate error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_BRC_MESSAGES008 - Duplicate error ?

  The SAP error message CRM_BRC_MESSAGES008 indicates a duplicate entry issue within the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or update a record that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict due to duplicate keys or unique constraints.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a record (like a business partner, transaction, or other entities) that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up before the migration.
  User Input Errors: Users may inadvertently attempt to create the same record multiple times.
  Integration Issues: If there are integrations with other systems, they may be sending duplicate data to SAP.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before creating a new record, check the database to see if the record already exists. Use transaction