How To Fix RAP_BO_CTR_TEST_DEMO003 - ACTION_DUPL_EXISTING_KEY test failed for '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RAP_BO_CTR_TEST_DEMO - Demo Message class for RAP BO Contract tests

• Message number: 003

• Message text: ACTION_DUPL_EXISTING_KEY test failed for '&1'

What causes this issue?

The test executes an action on &V1& for multiple instances with same
existing key.
One of the following could be the reason for the failure of the test:
a) Action key not listed in 'RESULT'.
b) Instances found in 'FAILED'.
c) If there are keys listed in failed for these keys there is no error
message.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RAP_BO_CTR_TEST_DEMO003 - ACTION_DUPL_EXISTING_KEY test failed for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message RAP_BO_CTR_TEST_DEMO003 ACTION_DUPL_EXISTING_KEY test failed for '&1' typically occurs in the context of the SAP RAP (Rapid Application Programming) model, particularly when dealing with business object actions that involve creating or updating records. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a record with a key that already exists in the database, which violates the uniqueness constraint.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Key Violation: The most common cause of this error is that the action being performed (like creating a new record) is trying to insert a record with a key that already exists in the database. This could happen if:
  
  The key value being used is not unique.
  There is a logic error in the application that generates or assigns keys.
  The data being sent to the action is incorrect or not validated properly.
  
  
  
  Test Data Issues: If this error occurs during testing, it may be due to the test data setup where the same key is being reused across multiple test cases or scenarios.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Key Values: Ensure that the key values being used in the action are unique. You can do this by:
  
  Querying the database to see if the key already exists before attempting to create a new record.
  Modifying the logic to generate unique keys if necessary.
  
  
  
  Data Validation: Implement validation checks in your application logic to prevent duplicate keys from being submitted. This can include:
  
  Checking for existing records before performing create or update actions.
  Providing user feedback if a duplicate key is detected.
  
  
  
  Test Data Management: If this error occurs during testing, review your test data setup:
  
  Ensure that each test case uses unique keys.
  Clean up the test data after each test run to avoid conflicts in subsequent tests.
  
  
  
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider enabling debugging or logging to capture the exact values being processed when the error occurs. This can help identify where the duplicate key is being introduced.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for RAP and business object actions to understand the expected behavior and constraints.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other developers who may have encountered similar issues.
  Error Handling: Implement robust error handling in your application to gracefully manage situations where duplicate keys are encountered, providing meaningful messages to users.
  
  By addressing the root cause of the duplicate key violation and ensuring proper data management practices, you can resolve the RAP_BO_CTR_TEST_DEMO003 error effectively.