How To Fix CX198 - &1 &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 198

• Message text: &1 &2 already exists

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create &V1& &V2&. &V1& &V2& exists already.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX198 - &1 &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CX198 typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or insert an object (such as a record, entry, or document) that already exists in the system. The message format usually includes placeholders like &1 and &2, which are replaced with specific details about the object in question.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry that already exists in the database. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Data import processes that do not check for existing records.
  Concurrent processes trying to create the same record simultaneously.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may allow for duplicate entries, but the underlying logic or constraints prevent it.
  
  
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, if the same data is being imported multiple times without proper checks, this error can occur.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before