How To Fix G00605 - Data already exists in table &1 for dimension &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Data already exists in table &1 for dimension &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00605 - Data already exists in table &1 for dimension &2 ?

  The SAP error message G00605 indicates that there is an attempt to insert or update data in a table where the data already exists, specifically for a certain dimension. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when dealing with data loading or data modeling.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Data: The most common cause of this error is that the data you are trying to load or insert already exists in the target table for the specified dimension. This can happen if:
  
  The data load process is being executed multiple times without proper checks.
  There are issues with the data extraction process that lead to duplicate records.
  The data source contains duplicates that are not being filtered out before loading.
  
  
  
  Primary Key Violation: If the table has a primary key or unique constraint, attempting to insert a record that violates this constraint will trigger this error.
  
  
  Incorrect Data Load Settings: The settings in the data load process (like update mode) may not be configured correctly, leading to attempts to insert existing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicates: Before loading data, ensure that the source data does not contain duplicates. You can use queries or data profiling tools to identify and remove duplicates.
  
  
  Adjust Data Load Settings: Review the data load settings in your data transfer process (DTP) or data source. Ensure that you are using the correct update mode (e.g., "Additive" vs. "Overwrite") based on your requirements.
  
  
  Use Delta Loads: If applicable, consider using delta loads instead of full loads to minimize the risk of duplicates.
  
  
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your data load process to manage duplicates gracefully. This could involve logging the duplicates and skipping them or updating existing records instead of inserting.
  
  
  Data Cleansing: If the data is coming from an external source, consider implementing data cleansing processes to ensure that the data is unique before it reaches the target table.
  
  
  Review Table Structure: Ensure that the table structure and constraints are correctly defined. If necessary, adjust the primary key or unique constraints based on your business requirements.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW or HANA documentation for best practices on data loading and handling duplicates.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) to monitor and manage data loads.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the error and implementing the suggested solutions, you should be able to resolve the G00605 error and successfully load your data into the target table.