How To Fix HM005 - Entry with segregation keys &1 and &2 for regulation &3 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HM - Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Entry with segregation keys &1 and &2 for regulation &3 already exists

What causes this issue?

You attempted to create a segregation rule with the segregation keys
&V1& and &V2& for dangerous goods regulation &V3&.
This segregation rule already exists. The sequence of the two
segregation keys is irrelevant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HM005 - Entry with segregation keys &1 and &2 for regulation &3 already exists ?

  The SAP error message HM005 indicates that there is a conflict with the segregation keys for a specific regulation. This typically occurs in the context of handling hazardous materials and their compliance with various regulations. The error message suggests that an entry with the specified segregation keys already exists in the system, which prevents the creation of a new entry with the same keys.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry in the system for the same segregation keys and regulation. This can happen if the data was entered previously and not properly managed.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity, where the system is not able to recognize that the entry is already present due to inconsistencies in the data.
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the hazardous materials management module can lead to this error, especially if the segregation