How To Fix E0407 - Entry in outbound table already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E0 - SAP EDI messages

• Message number: 407

• Message text: Entry in outbound table already exists

What causes this issue?

A partner profile (parameters for message control) could be found using
the following key:
&v1&
This relates to the key fields in table EDP12:
PARNUM Partner number
PARTYP Partner type
RCVPFC Partner function
KAPPL Application
KSCHL Message type
AENDE Change message 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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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E0407 - Entry in outbound table already exists ?

  The SAP error message E0407, which states "Entry in outbound table already exists," typically occurs in the context of data processing or integration scenarios, such as when working with IDocs (Intermediate Documents) or during data transfer processes. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a duplicate entry in an outbound table, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to insert a record into an outbound table that already has an entry with the same key or identifier.
  IDoc Processing: If you are working with IDocs, this error may arise if an IDoc is being processed multiple times or if there is a retry mechanism that is attempting to resend an IDoc that has already been processed.
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the data transfer process or in the mapping of data can lead to attempts to insert duplicate records.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: Before attempting to insert a new record, check the outbound table to see if an entry with the same key already exists. If it does, you may need to handle it accordingly (e.g., skip the insertion or update the existing record).
  Review IDoc Status: If the error is related to IDocs, check the status of the IDocs in transaction WE02 or WE05. Ensure that the IDocs are not being processed multiple times.
  Adjust Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the data transfer process to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues with the mapping or data flow.
  Implement Error Handling: If applicable, implement error handling in your data processing logic to manage duplicate entries gracefully.
  Database Locking: If concurrency is an issue, consider implementing database locking mechanisms to prevent multiple processes from trying to insert the same record at the same time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like WE02, WE05, or SE11 to analyze IDocs and database tables.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the program or function module that is causing the error to understand the flow and identify where the duplicate entry is being attempted.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for best practices on handling IDocs and data transfer processes to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the E0407 error and implement a suitable solution.