How To Fix S1008 - Data ID has already been used by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Data ID has already been used by &

What causes this issue?

The external data you want to analyze are stored in the performance
data base with a name key. This key can be freely selected in the range
between 'A1' and 'ZZ', if not already assigned to other external data.

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?

Select a different name ID in the range between 'A1' and 'ZZ'.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1008 - Data ID has already been used by & ?

  The SAP error message S1008, which states "Data ID has already been used by &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a data record that has already been assigned or used in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration data, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data ID: The most common cause of this error is that the Data ID you are trying to use is already associated with another record in the system.
  Data Locking: The record may be locked by another user or process, preventing you from making changes.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be conflicts with existing Data IDs.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if the Data ID you are trying to use is already in use. You