How To Fix LAW2_MESSAGES126 - A measurement result already exists for system &1. Overwrite?

LAW2_MESSAGES126 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LAW2_MESSAGES - LAW 2.0 Message Class

• Message number: 126

• Message text: A measurement result already exists for system &1. Overwrite?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES126 - A measurement result already exists for system &1. Overwrite? ?

  The SAP error message LAW2_MESSAGES126 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a measurement result for a system that already has an existing measurement result. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's License Administration Workbench (LAW) or similar modules where measurement results are recorded for systems.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to enter a new measurement result for a system that already has a recorded measurement.
  The system is configured to prevent overwriting existing measurement results to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Overwrite the Existing Measurement:
  
  If you want to replace the existing measurement result, you can choose to overwrite it. This usually involves confirming the action in the SAP interface when prompted. Make sure that overwriting is appropriate for your situation, as it will replace the previous data.
  
  
  
  Review Existing Measurement Results:
  
  Before proceeding with overwriting, review the existing measurement results to ensure that