How To Fix CVI_EI021 - Uploading point with key &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CVI_EI - Messages for Complex Interface

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Uploading point with key &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CVI_EI021 - Uploading point with key &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CVI_EI021 indicates that there is an attempt to upload a business partner (BP) or a related entity (like a customer or vendor) with a key that already exists in the system. This typically occurs during data migration or integration processes when the system detects a duplicate entry.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key: The key (such as a unique identifier for a business partner) you are trying to upload already exists in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the same data is being uploaded multiple times without proper checks, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Data Preparation: The data being uploaded may not have been properly cleaned or deduplicated before the upload process.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before uploading, check the existing entries in the system to ensure that the key you are trying to upload does not already exist.
  Data Deduplication: Clean your data to remove duplicates. Ensure that each entry has a unique key before attempting to upload.
  Modify the Upload Process: If you are using a script or tool for uploading, modify it to check for existing keys before attempting to create new entries.
  Use Update Instead of Create: If the intention is to update an existing entry, ensure that the upload process is set to update rather than create new entries.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your upload process to catch and log such errors for further analysis.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manually check for existing entries.
  Data Migration Tools: If you are using tools like LSMW (Legacy System Migration Workbench) or SAP Data Services, ensure that you configure them to handle duplicates appropriately.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance on handling business partner uploads.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CVI_EI021 error and successfully upload your data without encountering duplicate key issues.