How To Fix PMEVC_UI500 - An entry exists already for object type &1 with empty group

PMEVC_UI500 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 500

• Message text: An entry exists already for object type &1 with empty group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI500 - An entry exists already for object type &1 with empty group ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI500 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in the system for a specific object type (denoted by &1) that already exists but is associated with an empty group. This typically occurs in the context of managing object assignments in SAP, particularly in areas like project management, variant configuration, or similar modules where object grouping is relevant.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that there is already an existing entry for the specified object type that does not have a group assigned to it. The system does not allow multiple entries for the same object type without a group to avoid ambiguity and maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP enforces rules to ensure that each object type can only have one entry without a group. This is to prevent conflicts and ensure that the data model remains consistent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing