How To Fix PMEVC_UI491 - An entry exists already for object type &1 and group &2

PMEVC_UI491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 491

• Message text: An entry exists already for object type &1 and group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI491 - An entry exists already for object type &1 and group &2 ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI491 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in a specific object type and group, but an entry with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of managing master data or configuration data within SAP, particularly in modules related to project management or variant configuration.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the existence of a duplicate entry for the specified object type and group. This can happen due to:
  
  Attempting to create a new entry that has the same key as an existing one.
  Data inconsistencies or corruption in the database.
  Incorrect configuration settings or user input.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes relevant to the object type (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary, SE16 for table display) to check if an entry with the same key already exists.
  Identify the existing entry that is causing the