How To Fix H2733 - An entry already exists with the same key

H2733 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H2 - KEN: Help Processor, Browser Startup, ...

• Message number: 733

• Message text: An entry already exists with the same key

What causes this issue?

When you added an entry, you defined a key that already exists.

System Response

The entry cannot be added.

How to fix this error?

Enter a different key or remove the entry with the <ZH>Delete</>
function.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H2733 - An entry already exists with the same key ?

  The SAP error message H2733 ("An entry already exists with the same key") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or update a record in the database that violates a unique constraint. This means that the system is trying to insert or update a record with a key (such as a primary key or unique index) that already exists in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause is that the key value you are trying to insert or update already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from one system to another, there may be duplicate entries in the source data.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or update the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that manipulate data, they may not be handling