How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API012 - Insert not possible; data record already exists on key date &1

/SEHS/HM_API012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Insert not possible; data record already exists on key date &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API012 - Insert not possible; data record already exists on key date &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API012 Insert not possible; data record already exists on key date &1 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Health Management (HM) module when there is an attempt to insert a data record that already exists for a specific key date. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new health record, maintenance record, or any other data entry that requires a unique key date.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing record in the database for the specified key date. The system enforces uniqueness for certain fields, and if a record with the same key date already exists, it will prevent the insertion of a new record.
  Incorrect Data Entry: Sometimes, the data being entered may not be correctly formatted or may not meet the required criteria, leading to confusion about whether