How To Fix /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2216 - Doubled key error when adding a backflush object

/SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2 -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Doubled key error when adding a backflush object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2216 - Doubled key error when adding a backflush object ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/OM_ERROR2216 indicates a "Doubled key error" when trying to add a backflush object in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to create or update a backflush object that has a key that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to insert a record with a key that already exists in the database. This can happen if there are multiple entries for the same backflush object or if there is a data inconsistency.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data that lead to the system interpreting the new entry as a duplicate.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in the APO system can also lead to this error, especially if the backflush object is not