How To Fix GPSC218 - Data already exists in PSA ledger. Data will be overwritten. Continue?

GPSC218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GPSC - PSC Application

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Data already exists in PSA ledger. Data will be overwritten. Continue?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GPSC218 - Data already exists in PSA ledger. Data will be overwritten. Continue? ?

  The SAP error message GPSC218 indicates that there is an attempt to load data into the PSA (Persistent Staging Area) ledger, but the system has detected that the data you are trying to load already exists. This situation typically arises during data extraction or loading processes, such as when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data: The data being loaded has the same key fields as existing records in the PSA. This can happen if the same data extraction is run multiple times without proper data management.
  Incorrect Data Load Configuration: The data load process may not be configured to handle duplicates correctly, leading to this error.
  Data Source Issues: The source system may be sending duplicate records, or the extraction logic may not be filtering out previously loaded records.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Load Logic: Check the data extraction and loading logic to ensure that it is set up to handle