How To Fix E0404 - Entry in outbound table already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Entry in outbound table already exists

What causes this issue?

A partner profile (outbound paramters) could be found using the
following key:
&v1&
This relates to the key fields in table EDP13:
RCVPRN Partner number
RCVPRT Partner type
RCVPFC Partner function
MESTYP Logical message
MESTYP Message code
MESCOD Message function
TEST Test indicator

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?

Please check the EDI partner profiles.

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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0404 - Entry in outbound table already exists ?

  The SAP error message E0404, which states "Entry in outbound table already exists," typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with outbound deliveries or similar transactions. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or update an entry in an outbound table (such as a delivery or outbound queue) that already has an existing entry with the same key or identifier.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that there is already an entry in the outbound table with the same key, which could be due to a previous transaction that was not completed or was retried.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, leading to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system errors or interruptions during data processing can lead to incomplete transactions, causing duplicates when the process is retried.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the system settings related to outbound processing can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Investigate the outbound table to see if the entry already exists. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to view the relevant tables.
  Delete or Update Existing Entry: If you find that the entry is indeed a duplicate and is no longer needed, you can delete it or update it as necessary.
  Review Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or application logs (using transaction SLG1) to identify the source of the duplicate entry and understand the context in which it was created.
  Reprocess the Transaction: If the error occurred due to a temporary issue, you may try to reprocess the transaction after ensuring that the existing entry is valid and necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module or process you are working with, as there may be specific guidelines or patches available.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VL01N (Create Outbound Delivery), VL02N (Change Outbound Delivery), and VL03N (Display Outbound Delivery) to manage deliveries.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to E0404 for any known issues or patches that may address the problem.
  Data Consistency Checks: Regularly perform data consistency checks to ensure that your outbound tables do not have orphaned or duplicate entries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the E0404 error in your SAP system.