How To Fix SGT_01890 - Cannot update data; data already exists in the valuation table

SGT_01890 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SGT_01 - SGT_01

• Message number: 890

• Message text: Cannot update data; data already exists in the valuation table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SGT_01890 - Cannot update data; data already exists in the valuation table ?

  The SAP error message SGT_01890 indicates that there is an attempt to update data in the valuation table, but the data already exists. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's material valuation or inventory management processes, where the system is trying to insert or update a record that is already present in the valuation table.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the system is trying to insert a record that already exists in the valuation table. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous transaction that was not completed properly.
  A manual entry that conflicts with existing data.
  A batch job or program that is attempting to process the same data multiple times.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system believing that the data should be updated when it is already present.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration in the valuation settings or in the material master data