How To Fix PG269 - Record is not saved. Identical record already exists

PG269 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PG - Error Messages for Master Data Programs

• Message number: 269

• Message text: Record is not saved. Identical record already exists

What causes this issue?

You are creating an Additional Actions (0302) record. An identical
record (action type, action reason) already exists for this date.

System Response

This record will not be stored in the Additional Actions infotype
(0302).

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PG269 - Details

• The SAP error message PG269, which states "Record is not saved. Identical record already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create or save a record in the system that is considered a duplicate of an existing record. This is a common validation check in SAP to maintain data integrity and prevent duplicate entries.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the record you are trying to save has the same key fields as an existing record in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Attempting to create a new entry with the same unique identifier (e.g., material number, vendor number, etc.).
  Data being imported or uploaded that contains duplicates.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may enforce strict checks for duplicates based on specific fields.
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, it may inadvertently contain duplicates.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: Before creating a new record, check the