How To Fix EHPRC_RCS_XPRA016 - Duplicate primary key &1 in table &2 from table &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_RCS_XPRA - RCS: Messages for data conversion report (XPRA)

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Duplicate primary key &1 in table &2 from table &3

What causes this issue?

The report tried to enter a new entry into database table &V2& with
primary key &V1&. However, the same primary key was already used in the
same table. The record with the duplicate primary key came from table
&V3&.
This error is most likely caused by an inconsistency in the database
tables that were converted.

System Response

The new entry could not be saved and was dropped from the conversion.
The report continued with the next entry.

How to fix this error?

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 EHPRC_RCS_XPRA016 - Duplicate primary key &1 in table &2 from table &3 ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_RCS_XPRA016 Duplicate primary key &1 in table &2 from table &3 typically indicates that during a data migration or upgrade process, the system has encountered duplicate entries for a primary key in a specified table. This can occur when data from one table is being transferred to another, and there are conflicting entries that violate the uniqueness constraint of the primary key.
  Cause:
  
  Data Duplication: The most common cause is that the source table (table &3) contains duplicate entries for the primary key that is supposed to be unique in the target table (table &2).
  Incorrect Data Migration: If data was migrated from an older version of the system or from another system, it may not have been cleaned properly, leading to duplicates.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings or custom developments can lead to unexpected duplicates being created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Duplicates: 
  
  Use SQL queries to identify the duplicate entries in the source table. For example:
  SELECT primary_key_column, COUNT(*)
  FROM source_table
  GROUP BY primary_key_column
  HAVING COUNT(*) > 1;
  
  Replace primary_key_column and source_table with the actual column and table names.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup:
  
  Once duplicates are identified, you will need to decide how to handle them. Options include:
  
  Deleting duplicates if they are not needed.
  Merging records if they contain complementary information.
  Modifying the data to ensure uniqueness.
  
  
  
  
  
  Re-run the Migration/Upgrade: After cleaning up the data, attempt to re-run the migration or upgrade process.
  
  
  Check for Configuration Issues: Review any custom code or configurations that might be causing duplicates to be created.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that might address this specific error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check table structures and SE16 (Data Browser) to view table contents.
  Backup Data: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before performing any deletions or modifications.
  Testing: After resolving the issue, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the system behaves as expected and that no further duplicates are created.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.