How To Fix /PF1/MSG_CUST006 - Field "Short Key" must not contain duplicates.

/PF1/MSG_CUST006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PF1/MSG_CUST -

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Field "Short Key" must not contain duplicates.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST006 - Field "Short Key" must not contain duplicates. ?

  The SAP error message /PF1/MSG_CUST006 indicating that the "Field 'Short Key' must not contain duplicates" typically arises when you are trying to create or update a record in a custom table or a configuration that requires unique values for the "Short Key" field. This error suggests that the value you are trying to enter already exists in the database, violating the uniqueness constraint.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the value you are trying to enter in the "Short Key" field already exists in the database.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data from another system or importing data, duplicates may have been introduced.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the way the system is set up to handle unique keys.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Query the database or the relevant table to see if the "Short Key" you are trying to enter already exists. You can use transaction codes like