How To Fix /MOC/CONFIG074 - Entry already exists

/MOC/CONFIG074 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /MOC/CONFIG -

• Message number: 074

• Message text: Entry already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG074 - Entry already exists ?

  The SAP error message /MOC/CONFIG074 Entry already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP MOC (Master Object Configuration) module, which is used for managing configurations and settings related to master data. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or insert a configuration entry that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry with a key or identifier that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or if there are batch uploads, duplicate entries may inadvertently be created.
  User Error: Users may inadvertently attempt to create the same configuration multiple times without realizing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry, check the existing entries in the relevant configuration table to ensure that the entry does not already exist.
  Modify Existing Entry: If the