How To Fix /RPM/MIGRATION017 - ID & already exists; item cannot be created

/RPM/MIGRATION017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/MIGRATION -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: ID & already exists; item cannot be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION017 - ID & already exists; item cannot be created ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/MIGRATION017 ID & already exists; item cannot be created typically occurs in the context of the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module, particularly during data migration or when trying to create new items that conflict with existing records.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the system is attempting to create a new item (such as a property, contract, or other entity) with an identifier (ID) that already exists in the database. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Data: The ID you are trying to use for the new item is already assigned to another existing item.
  Data Migration Issues: During data migration, if the source data contains duplicates or if the migration process does not handle existing IDs correctly, this error can occur.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings that govern how IDs are generated or assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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