How To Fix FTBBYC160 - Table entry with these key fields exists

FTBBYC160 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FTBBYC - Messages for DB accesses

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Table entry with these key fields exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FTBBYC160 - Table entry with these key fields exists ?

  The SAP error message FTBBYC160, which states "Table entry with these key fields exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an entry in a table where a record with the same key already exists. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with master data or configuration settings.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a new entry that has the same key fields (e.g., ID, code, or other unique identifiers) as an existing entry in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Input: Sometimes, the error can arise from user input errors where the same key is inadvertently entered.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing records in the relevant table to ensure that the key