How To Fix SERVICES_CMS039 - Duplicate values exist for Movables External ID

SERVICES_CMS039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SERVICES_CMS - Message class for CMS Services

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Duplicate values exist for Movables External ID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SERVICES_CMS039 - Duplicate values exist for Movables External ID ?

  The SAP error message SERVICES_CMS039 indicates that there are duplicate values for the "Movables External ID" in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a record in the SAP system that requires a unique identifier, but the identifier you are using already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the Movables External ID you are trying to use has already been assigned to another record in the system.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the source data.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the system that allows for duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database table for existing records with the same Movables External ID.
  Identify the records that are causing the duplication.
  
  
  
  Modify the External