How To Fix ILM_STOR_MON_CSV145 - Duplicate record already exists in DB for key '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ILM_STOR_MON_CSV - [OBSOLETE] ILM Store: CSV Output Messages

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Duplicate record already exists in DB for key '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV145 - Duplicate record already exists in DB for key '&1' ?

  The SAP error message ILM_STOR_MON_CSV145 indicates that there is a duplicate record in the database for a specific key. This typically occurs in the context of Information Lifecycle Management (ILM) when trying to store or manage data that is already present in the database.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the system is attempting to insert a record that already exists in the database. This could happen due to a programming error, a data migration issue, or a failure in the data processing logic.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Violations: The database may have constraints that prevent duplicate entries for certain keys, and the operation is violating these constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to insert a new record, check if a record with the same key already exists in the database. You can do this by querying the database directly.
  Modify the Insertion Logic: If duplicates are expected, modify the logic to handle them appropriately. This could involve updating the existing record instead of inserting a new one.
  Error Handling: Implement error handling in your code to catch this specific error and take appropriate action, such as logging the error or notifying the user.
  Data Cleanup: If there are unintended duplicates in the database, consider cleaning up the data to remove duplicates before proceeding with further operations.
  Review Concurrency Control: If the issue is related to concurrent processes, consider implementing locking mechanisms or using transactions to ensure that only one process can insert a record at a time.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Database Constraints: Review the database schema to understand the constraints that are causing this error. This may include primary keys, unique indexes, or other constraints that enforce data integrity.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  ILM Configuration: Review the configuration settings for ILM in your SAP system to ensure that they are set up correctly and that there are no misconfigurations leading to this issue.
  Logs and Traces: Analyze application logs and traces to gather more context about when and why the error is occurring. This can help in diagnosing the root cause.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.