How To Fix CUMTX644 - Database table already contains entries

CUMTX644 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 644

• Message text: Database table already contains entries

What causes this issue?

You can only transfer entries in a variant table to a database table if
the database table is empty (in the current client).

System Response

Database table &V1& is not empty, so the entries in the variant table
could not be transferred.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX644 - Database table already contains entries ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX644, which states "Database table already contains entries," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation that requires a database table to be empty, but it already contains data. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the installation of a new component, during data migration, or when executing certain transactions that expect a clean state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The most common cause is that the database table in question already has entries, which prevents the operation from proceeding.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration or setup might not align with the expected state of the database.
  Failed Previous Operations: If a previous operation that was supposed to clear or initialize the table failed, it might leave residual data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Table: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the table. Identify what data is present and whether it is