How To Fix /PLMB/BA_SAM013 - Entry already exists in table &1

/PLMB/BA_SAM013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_SAM -

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Entry already exists in table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM013 - Entry already exists in table &1 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_SAM013 Entry already exists in table &1 typically indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table where a record with the same key already exists. This can occur in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, migrations, or when creating new entries in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the data being processed contains a duplicate entry that violates the unique constraint of the table.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a bulk upload, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a user exit that is trying to insert records without checking for existing entries, this error can occur.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: