How To Fix OPS_SE_GEN005 - Data inconsistency: Entity already exists, CREATE not possible

OPS_SE_GEN005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OPS_SE_GEN - Service enabling generic functionality

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Data inconsistency: Entity already exists, CREATE not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN005 - Data inconsistency: Entity already exists, CREATE not possible ?

  The SAP error message OPS_SE_GEN005, which states "Data inconsistency: Entity already exists, CREATE not possible," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create a new entity (such as a record or object) in the system, but the system detects that an entity with the same identifier or key already exists. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the entity you are trying to create already exists in the database. This could be due to a previous manual entry or an automated process that created the entity.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not properly handled during the migration process.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to create the same entity simultaneously, one may succeed while the other fails with