How To Fix CRM_MKTLIST_DUP020 - This data record is a duplicate of account &1 (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTLIST_DUP - CRM Marketing: External List - Messages for Duplicate Check

• Message number: 020

• Message text: This data record is a duplicate of account &1 (&2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_DUP020 - This data record is a duplicate of account &1 (&2) ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTLIST_DUP020 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for an account in the system. Specifically, the message states that the data record you are trying to create or modify is a duplicate of an existing account, identified by the account number (&1) and the account name (&2).
  
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: You are attempting to create a new account or marketing list entry that already exists in the system.
  Data Import: If you are importing data into SAP, the import file may contain duplicate records that conflict with existing entries in the database.
  Data Synchronization: If there are multiple systems or databases being synchronized, duplicates may arise due to inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CRM_MKTLIST_DUP020 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records:
  
  Use the SAP transaction code (e.g., BP for Business Partner) to search for the existing account using the account number or