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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the table contents.
  
  
  
  Use a Unique Value: 
  
  If the "Short Key" already exists, you will need to choose a different, unique value for the field.
  
  
  
  Data Cleanup: 
  
  If duplicates are found and they should not exist, you may need to clean up the data by removing or merging duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes: 
  
  If this error occurred during a data migration, review the migration scripts or processes to ensure they are correctly handling unique constraints.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check any relevant documentation or configuration guides for the specific module or custom development you are working with to understand the requirements for the "Short Key" field.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with a developer who can assist in troubleshooting the problem.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE16 (Data Browser), and SE37 (Function Module) to help you investigate the issue.
  Database Constraints: Understand the database constraints that are set on the table where the "Short Key" is defined. This can often be found in the table definition in SE11.
  Custom Development: If this error is related to custom development, review the ABAP code to ensure that it properly checks for existing entries before attempting to insert a new one.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.