How To Fix RSDA404 - Record already contained in database table &

RSDA404 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDA - BW Archiving: Messages

• Message number: 404

• Message text: Record already contained in database table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDA404 - Record already contained in database table & ?

  The SAP error message RSDA404, which states "Record already contained in database table &," typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data loading processes, particularly when using SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error indicates that the system is attempting to insert a record into a database table, but a record with the same key already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The most common cause of this error is that the data being loaded contains duplicate records that violate the primary key or unique constraints of the target database table.
  Data Load Process: The data load process may be incorrectly configured, leading to attempts to insert records that already exist.
  Data Source Issues: The source data may have duplicates or may not have been properly filtered before the load.
  Transactional Integrity: If the data load is part of a larger transaction, previous operations may have already inserted the record.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Duplicates: