How To Fix /SMB/BB_INSTALLER418 - Record already on DB. There can only be one record. Choose modify.

/SMB/BB_INSTALLER418 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BB_INSTALLER -

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Record already on DB. There can only be one record. Choose modify.

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/SMB/BB_INSTALLER418 - Details

• The SAP error message /SMB/BB_INSTALLER418 Record already on DB. There can only be one record. Choose modify. typically occurs in the context of the SAP Business ByDesign (ByD) or SAP Business One (B1) systems when there is an attempt to create a new record in a database table that already contains an existing record with the same key or identifier. This error indicates that the system is designed to allow only one record for a specific key, and therefore, you cannot create a duplicate.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry Attempt: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to insert a new record that has the same unique identifier (like a primary key) as an existing record in the database.
  Data Migration or Import Issues: If you are importing data or migrating from another system, there may be conflicts with existing records.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom code