How To Fix SMI_GENERAL005 - Record already exists

SMI_GENERAL005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMI_GENERAL -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Record already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMI_GENERAL005 - Record already exists ?

  The SAP error message SMI_GENERAL005: Record already exists typically occurs in the context of the SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) modules. This error indicates that an attempt to create a new record (such as a planning object, master data, or transaction) has failed because a record with the same key or identifier already exists in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause is that the system is trying to create a record that already exists in the database. This could be due to a manual entry error or a data import process that is attempting to insert duplicate records.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or from legacy data, there may be conflicts with existing records.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, configuration settings in the system may lead to attempts to create records that are not necessary or valid.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple