How To Fix HOSHABA828 - Object &1 already exists and cannot be inserted

HOSHABA828 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HOSHABA - Messages for transaction HOSH in the ABA system

• Message number: 828

• Message text: Object &1 already exists and cannot be inserted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HOSHABA828 - Object &1 already exists and cannot be inserted ?

  The SAP error message HOSHABA828 indicates that there is an attempt to insert an object (such as a record or entry) that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in scenarios where unique constraints are enforced, and the system is trying to create a duplicate entry.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the object you are trying to insert already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous transaction that created the object or an attempt to import data that includes existing records.
  Data Import Issues: If you are importing data from an external source, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a user exit that is trying to create an object without checking for its existence first, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Object: Before attempting to insert the object, check if