How To Fix ECM_FACADE012 - An object management record already exists for object &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_FACADE - Engineering Change Management: Facade Class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: An object management record already exists for object &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_FACADE012 - An object management record already exists for object & ?

  The SAP error message ECM_FACADE012 indicates that there is an attempt to create or manage an object in the system, but an object management record for that specific object already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Engineering Change Management (ECM) or similar object management scenarios.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new object management record for an object that already has an existing record.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object reference being used may not be correct, leading the system to believe that it needs to create a new record.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or application layer that are causing the system to misinterpret the state of the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if an object management record already exists for the object in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like