How To Fix TB374 - No action - an entry with this argument already exists

TB374 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TB - SM31 table maintenance messages

• Message number: 374

• Message text: No action - an entry with this argument already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TB374 - No action - an entry with this argument already exists ?

  The SAP error message TB374 ("No action - an entry with this argument already exists") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a record in the SAP system, and the system detects that an entry with the same key or unique identifier already exists in the database. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with master data, configuration settings, or transactional data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that you are attempting to create a new entry that has the same key (e.g., a unique identifier like a material number, customer ID, etc.) as an existing entry.
  Data Migration: If you are migrating data into the system, this error can occur if the data being imported contains duplicates that conflict with existing records.
  
  Configuration Issues: In some cases, configuration settings may inadvertently lead to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Before creating a new entry,