How To Fix SWF_RUN686 - System error: Database record &2 already exists in table &1


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SWF_RUN - Workflow Runtime System

  • Message number: 686

  • Message text: System error: Database record &2 already exists in table &1

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to add a database entry with the key &V2& to table &V1&.
    However, this entry already exists in the database entry.

    System Response

    The operation was terminated with an error.

    How to fix this error?

    The current number level of number range object &V3& must be increased
    so that new numbers cannot collide with existing data records in table
    &V1&.

    Procedure for System Administrators

    Change number range object &V3& in the system. The procedure is
    described in SAP Note 1895258.
    The new number level is calculated from the content of database table
    &V1& The highest number (ID) in this table has the value &V4&. The new
    number level should be rounded to the nearest ten thousand.
    For example:
    Last assigned number: 3784627
    New number level: 3790000

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SWF_RUN686 - System error: Database record &2 already exists in table &1 ?
    The SAP error message SWF_RUN686 indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table where a record with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of workflow processing or when handling database operations in SAP.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by a violation of the unique constraint on the database table. This can happen due to several reasons: Duplicate Data Entry: The system is trying to insert a record that already exists in the specified table. Concurrency Issues: Multiple processes or users may be trying to insert the same record simultaneously. Incorrect Workflow Logic: The workflow may be incorrectly designed, leading to attempts to create duplicate entries. Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, there may be existing records that conflict with new entries.
    Solution: To resolve the SWF_RUN686 error, you can take the following steps: Check Existing Records: Query the database table (&1) to check if

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