How To Fix SCPR878 - Insert-only mode violation: Only new records were created

SCPR878 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCPR - BC Sets

• Message number: 878

• Message text: Insert-only mode violation: Only new records were created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCPR878 - Insert-only mode violation: Only new records were created ?

  The SAP error message SCPR878, which states "Insert-only mode violation: Only new records were created," typically occurs in the context of SAP Cloud Platform (SCP) or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) when working with data models or database operations. This error indicates that an operation attempted to modify existing records in a way that is not allowed in an "insert-only" mode.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Insert-Only Mode: The system is configured to allow only the insertion of new records, and any attempt to update or delete existing records is not permitted.
  Data Operation: The operation being performed (like a data import or API call) is trying to modify existing records instead of just inserting new ones.
  Incorrect Data Handling: The data being processed may include records that already exist in the database, leading to a conflict with the insert-only constraint.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SCPR878 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data