How To Fix CSP_ENTITY_CHECK007 - An instance with the same key already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CSP_ENTITY_CHECK - Messages for entity checks

• Message number: 007

• Message text: An instance with the same key already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CSP_ENTITY_CHECK007 - An instance with the same key already exists ?

  The SAP error message CSP_ENTITY_CHECK007 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update an entity in the system, but an instance with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data management, such as when working with master data, transactional data, or during integration processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a new record with a key (like a unique identifier) that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to create or update the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom code (like BAPIs, RFCs, or enhancements) that does not properly check for existing records before attempting to create a new