How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING021 - Duplicate key in field LIFEX: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Duplicate key in field LIFEX: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING021 - Duplicate key in field LIFEX: &1 ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING021 Duplicate key in field LIFEX: &1 typically indicates that there is an attempt to insert or update a record in the database where a unique constraint is violated. In this case, the field LIFEX is expected to have unique values, but a duplicate value is being encountered.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Entry: The most common cause is that the data being processed contains duplicate entries for the LIFEX field, which is supposed to be unique.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system or imported in bulk, it may have introduced duplicates.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom code (like user exits, BAdIs, or enhancements) that manipulates data before it is saved, it may inadvertently create duplicates.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert or update the same record simultaneously, it can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Duplicates: Check the data being processed to identify