How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_OLM004 - GUID &1 already exists (object list &2)

EHPRC_RCS_OLM004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_OLM - Messages for Object List Management

• Message number: 004

• Message text: GUID &1 already exists (object list &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_OLM004 - GUID &1 already exists (object list &2) ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_OLM004 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an object (in this case, a GUID) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) or related modules where object lists are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) you are trying to create or register already exists in the database. This can happen if:
  
  The object was previously created and not properly deleted.
  There is a data import or migration process that is trying to insert existing records.
  There is a programming error in custom code that attempts to create an object without checking for its existence.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to failed transactions or improper handling of object creation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant database table