How To Fix UCF5002 - An entry for unit &1 already exists; line removed

UCF5002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCF5 - Messages for Two-Sided Elimination

• Message number: 002

• Message text: An entry for unit &1 already exists; line removed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UCF5002 - An entry for unit &1 already exists; line removed ?

  The SAP error message UCF5002 indicates that there is a duplicate entry for a unit in the system. This typically occurs in the context of unit of measure (UoM) settings or when trying to create or modify entries in a table where unique constraints are enforced.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that an attempt is being made to create or modify a record that already exists in the database with the same key or identifier.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, it may have introduced duplicates.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the same unit is being defined multiple times in different contexts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the relevant tables for existing entries. Look for the unit in question to confirm if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may