How To Fix IKB122 - Duplicate entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IKB - Knowledge base

• Message number: 122

• Message text: Duplicate entry

What causes this issue?

The entry made already exists.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Please enter different data.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IKB122 - Duplicate entry ?

  The SAP error message IKB122, which indicates a "Duplicate entry," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-Oil module, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data entries. This error suggests that the system has detected an attempt to create or update a record that already exists in the database, leading to a violation of unique constraints.
  Causes of IKB122 Duplicate Entry Error
  
  Duplicate Master Data: Attempting to create a new master data record (e.g., customer, vendor, material) that already exists in the system.
  Transaction Data Duplication: Trying to post a transaction (e.g., delivery, invoice) that references a master data record that is already linked to another transaction.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Manual data entry errors where the same data is entered multiple times.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration or upload processes, duplicate records may be inadvertently created if the data is not properly cleansed or validated.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the