How To Fix /SCWM/EGF108 - Object &1 already exists and will be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/EGF -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Object &1 already exists and will be overwritten

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/EGF108 - Object &1 already exists and will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/EGF108 Object &1 already exists and will be overwritten typically occurs in the context of the Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module. This message indicates that an object (such as a document, record, or configuration) that you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system, and the action you are attempting will overwrite the existing object.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system has detected a duplicate entry for the object you are trying to create. This could be due to:
  
  An attempt to create a new warehouse task, transfer order, or other EWM objects that already exist.
  A data import or upload process that includes records that are already present in the system.
  
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings that allow for duplicate entries or improper handling of existing records.
  
  
  Data Migration: During data migration or system upgrades, existing records may