How To Fix CTE_FND103 - An entry with key &1 already exists. Delete or change it first.

CTE_FND103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FND - General message class for Add-On CTE_FND

• Message number: 103

• Message text: An entry with key &1 already exists. Delete or change it first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTE_FND103 - An entry with key &1 already exists. Delete or change it first. ?

  The SAP error message CTE_FND103 indicates that there is an attempt to create or insert a new entry in a table or data structure where an entry with the same key already exists. This is a common issue in SAP systems when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Key: The key you are trying to use for the new entry already exists in the database. This could be a primary key or a unique constraint violation.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and it prevents the creation of duplicate entries that could lead to inconsistencies.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly entered the same key or identifier that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CTE_FND103 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the table or data