How To Fix I4705 - Entry already exists

I4705 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I4 - WCM: Work Clearance Management

• Message number: 705

• Message text: Entry already exists

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE WCM_SAP OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

I4705 - Details

• The SAP error message I4705 ("Entry already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create a new entry in a table or a master data record that already has an existing entry with the same key or unique identifier. This can happen in various contexts, such as when creating a new vendor, customer, material, or other master data records.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry of the same data.
  Data migration or upload processes that inadvertently include duplicates.
  Incorrect data input or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Key Violation: The system enforces unique constraints on certain fields (like IDs or codes), and if you attempt to insert a record with a key that already exists, you will encounter this error.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the database or the relevant master data