How To Fix /SMB/CM_CONVERSION001 - Entry is already existing in database table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CONVERSION -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Entry is already existing in database table

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION001 - Entry is already existing in database table ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION001: Entry is already existing in database table typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table that already contains a record with the same key or unique identifier. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data migration, data import, or when creating new entries in a custom application.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Violation: The most common cause is that the entry you are trying to create has a primary key or unique constraint that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or from a previous version of SAP, there may be conflicts with existing data.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or a custom program that is trying to insert data without checking for existing entries, this error can occur.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert