How To Fix DIWP1078 - An entry for table &1 field &2 already exists

DIWP1078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DIWP1 - Revision Planning

• Message number: 078

• Message text: An entry for table &1 field &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DIWP1078 - An entry for table &1 field &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message DIWP1078 indicates that there is an attempt to insert or update a record in a database table where a unique constraint is violated. Specifically, it means that an entry for the specified table and field already exists, and the operation you are trying to perform would create a duplicate entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the data you are trying to insert or update already exists in the specified table and field.
  Unique Constraints: The table has a unique constraint on the field, which prevents duplicate values from being entered.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be existing records that conflict with the new data.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a user exit that is not properly checking for existing records before attempting to insert or update, this error