How To Fix RDM_OPT_COMMON021 - Source and target key values are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RDM_OPT_COMMON - Price Optimization: Messages for General Area

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Source and target key values are identical

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON021 - Source and target key values are identical ?

  The SAP error message RDM_OPT_COMMON021 indicates that there is an issue with the data being processed in the SAP system, specifically that the source and target key values are identical. This typically occurs in scenarios involving data migration, data replication, or data transformation processes where the system is trying to update or insert records.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system detects that the key values (identifiers) for both the source and target records are the same. This can happen in various situations, such as:
  
  Attempting to update a record with the same key value that already exists in the target.
  Trying to replicate or transform data where the source and target records are not meant to be identical.
  Misconfiguration in the data mapping or transformation logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Data Mapping: Check the mapping configuration to ensure that the source and target key values are correctly defined. Ensure that the