How To Fix CRM_GENIL_CUST026 - Logically identical entry already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_GENIL_CUST - Customizing

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Logically identical entry already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_GENIL_CUST026 - Logically identical entry already exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_GENIL_CUST026 indicates that there is a logically identical entry already existing in the system. This typically occurs in the context of creating or updating business objects in the SAP CRM system, where the system detects that the data being entered is a duplicate of an existing entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to enter already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  A user attempting to create a new business partner, transaction, or other object that has the same key attributes as an existing one.
  Data being imported or uploaded that contains duplicates.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the CRM system may not be set up correctly, leading to unexpected duplicate checks.
  
  
  Data Migration: If data has been migrated from another system, it may contain duplicates that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries: