How To Fix ED011 - Message class & already exists

ED011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ED - ABAP/4 Editor messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Message class & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ED011 - Message class & already exists ?

  The SAP error message ED011, which falls under the message class "ED," typically indicates that an entry you are trying to create already exists in the system. This error often occurs in the context of data management, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or other entries that require unique identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ED011 ("Message class & already exists") usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are attempting to create a new entry (like a master record, configuration, etc.) that has the same key or identifier as an existing entry in the system.
  Incorrect Data Input: The data you are entering may not be unique, or you may have mistakenly entered the same identifier as an existing one.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly recognizing the uniqueness of the entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ED011 error, you can take the