How To Fix TXS_MESSAGES039 - An entry already exists with the same key

TXS_MESSAGES039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TXS_MESSAGES - Tax Service Messages class

• Message number: 039

• Message text: An entry already exists with the same key

What causes this issue?

An entry with the same information in the following fields already
exist:
ISO Country
Usage
Application
Procedure
Condition Type
External Tax Code

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Specify different information for the fields above to create a valid
key.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

TXS_MESSAGES039 - Details

• The SAP error message TXS_MESSAGES039 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update an entry in a table where a record with the same key already exists. This typically occurs in the context of transaction data, where unique keys are required to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause is that the system is trying to insert a record with a key that already exists in the database. This could happen due to:
  
  Manual data entry errors.
  Data import processes that do not check for existing records.
  Issues in custom programs or enhancements that do not handle duplicates properly.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system, it’s possible that the migration process did not account for existing records in the target system.
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: In a multi-user environment, two users might be trying to create the same record simultaneously.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Records: Before attempting to create a