How To Fix EEDM_IMPORTLOG020 - Entry &1 &2 already exists in table &3

EEDM_IMPORTLOG020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EEDM_IMPORTLOG - Messages for EDM Import Log

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Entry &1 &2 already exists in table &3

What causes this issue?

You tried to insert an entry in the table mentioned, but an entry
already exists with this key.

System Response

The program terminates.

How to fix this error?

Check the number ranges for this table.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EEDM_IMPORTLOG020 - Entry &1 &2 already exists in table &3 ?

  The SAP error message EEDM_IMPORTLOG020 indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table where an entry with the same key already exists. This typically occurs during data import or data migration processes, where duplicate entries are not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause is that the data being imported contains duplicate entries that violate the unique constraints of the target table.
  Incorrect Data Preparation: The data preparation process may not have adequately filtered out duplicates before the import.
  Concurrent Imports: If multiple import processes are running simultaneously, they might be trying to insert the same data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the source data that lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Before importing, check the source data for duplicates. You can use tools like Excel or SQL queries to identify duplicate entries based on the unique key fields.
  Modify Data: Remove or consolidate duplicate entries in the