How To Fix RMSA_STD013 - Variable entry already exists with this key

RMSA_STD013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_STD - RMS-ATL: Messages for Standardization

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Variable entry already exists with this key

What causes this issue?

The key you entered is identical to the key of another variable item.

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?

Change your entry.

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 RMSA_STD013 - Variable entry already exists with this key ?

  The SAP error message RMSA_STD013, which states "Variable entry already exists with this key," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting and analysis tools, particularly when dealing with variable entries in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a variable that already exists with the same key or identifier.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Variable Key: The most common cause of this error is that a variable with the same key (name or identifier) already exists in the system. This can happen if you are trying to create a new variable with a name that is already in use.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the same variable exists in both systems.
  Configuration Errors: Sometimes, configuration errors or inconsistencies in the system can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
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