How To Fix /PRA/CHECK_INPUT042 - Duplicate record with the same key

/PRA/CHECK_INPUT042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PRA/CHECK_INPUT -

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Duplicate record with the same key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT042 - Duplicate record with the same key ?

  The SAP error message /PRA/CHECK_INPUT042 Duplicate record with the same key typically occurs in the context of data processing within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with payroll or personnel administration data. This error indicates that there is an attempt to insert or process a record that already exists in the database with the same key fields, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the same data has been entered multiple times, either manually or through an automated process.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates that were not cleaned up before the migration.
  Integration Issues: If data is being pulled from multiple sources or systems, there may be overlaps that lead to duplicates.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, configuration settings in the system may lead to unintended duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the