How To Fix GHO_FDC_UI042 - Data already exists for the measurement point & on &

GHO_FDC_UI042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_FDC_UI - FDC UI Messages

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Data already exists for the measurement point & on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_FDC_UI042 - Data already exists for the measurement point & on & ?

  The SAP error message GHO_FDC_UI042, which states "Data already exists for the measurement point & on &," typically occurs in the context of data entry or processing related to measurement points in SAP's Flexible Data Capture (FDC) or similar modules. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or enter data for a measurement point that already has existing records for the specified date or time.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the specified measurement point on the given date. This could happen if the data was entered previously, either by the same user or by another user.
  Data Import Issues: If data is being imported from an external source, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or validations in place that prevent the entry of duplicate data for measurement points.
  
  
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