How To Fix ORB605 - Entry already exists for this key

ORB605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ORB - Project-Related Incoming Orders/Open Orders

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Entry already exists for this key

What causes this issue?

You have inserted an entry for WBS element &V1& and status &V2&. An
existing entry already has this key.

System Response

The entry cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

Change the key or delete the fields entered.

Procedure for System Administrators

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ORB605 - Details

• The SAP error message ORB605 ("Entry already exists for this key") typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to create or update a record in a database table, and the key for that record already exists. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the creation of master data, transactional data, or configuration settings.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause is that the key (e.g., a unique identifier like a material number, customer ID, etc.) you are trying to enter already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or update the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not allow