How To Fix FEH_COSTOMIZING012 - Entry in table &1 of view &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FEH_COSTOMIZING - Messages for ECH Customizing

• Message number: 012

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

What causes this issue?

The report has found that an entry already exists in table &V1& of view
&V2&.

System Response

The entry was not added to the table.

How to fix this error?

You can check the entries in the corresponding Customizing activity.
Customizing for Postprocessing Office:
View /SAPPO/VC_BPROC
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG./SAPPO/VC_CMPNT>Define Software Component
</>
View /SAPPO/VC_BPROC
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG./SAPPO/VC_BPROC>Define Business Process</>
Customizing for Error and Conflict Handler:
View ECHVC_PROCESSES
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG._ECHVC_PROCESSES>Define Business Process
</>
View ECHVC_PP_PROCESS
Customizing Activity <DS:SIMG._ECHVC_PP_PROCESS>Define Business
Processes for Postprocessing Office</>
View FEHVC_PROXY2CMPR
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.FEHVC_PROXY2CMPR_1>Assign Caller to a
Business Process</>
If necessary, correct your entries on the selection screen of the report
and execute it again.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING012 - Entry in table &1 of view &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message FEH_COSTOMIZING012 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in a specific table (denoted as &1) of a view (denoted as &2), but an entry with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of customizing settings, particularly in Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) modules.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to insert a record that already exists in the specified table. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual entry of data that duplicates existing records.
  Data migration or upload processes that attempt to insert existing records.
  Configuration changes that inadvertently try to create a duplicate entry.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings may not be aligned correctly, leading to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the specified table (&1). Look for existing entries that match the key you are trying to create or modify.
  If you find a duplicate entry, you may need to either modify it or delete it if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Modify Your Input: 
  
  If you are entering data manually, ensure that the key fields are unique and do not match any existing records.
  If you are using a data upload tool (like LSMW or BAPIs), ensure that your data does not contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: 
  
  If the error arises during configuration, review the customizing settings to ensure that they are set up correctly and do not conflict with existing entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific view and table to understand the expected behavior and constraints.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE16, and SPRO for customizing settings.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the specific error message or the tables/views involved for additional guidance or known issues.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid disruptions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.