How To Fix /SMB/CM_CONVERSION002 - Import table contains records already existing in database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/CM_CONVERSION -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Import table contains records already existing in database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION002 - Import table contains records already existing in database ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/CM_CONVERSION002 indicates that during an import operation, the system has detected that the import table contains records that already exist in the database. This typically occurs when you are trying to import data into a table that has unique constraints or primary keys, and the records being imported conflict with existing records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Records: The import data contains records with primary key values that already exist in the target database table.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The target table has constraints (like unique keys) that prevent the insertion of duplicate records.
  Incorrect Data Preparation: The data being imported may not have been properly filtered or deduplicated before the import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Before importing, check the data you are trying to import for duplicates. You can do this by querying the target table to see which records already exist.
  Modify Import Data: Remove or modify the duplicate records in the import data. Ensure