How To Fix UCU5202 - The entry cannot be inserted in this row

UCU5202 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UCU5 - Messages for Step/Layout Maintenance

• Message number: 202

• Message text: The entry cannot be inserted in this row

What causes this issue?

To move a step, proceed as follows:

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?

Select the hierarchy column.
Position the cursor on the step you want to move, and choose <LS>Select
</>.
Position the cursor on the target step with which you want to merge the
selected step.
Choose <LS>Insert</>.
Confirm that you want to merge the steps.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

UCU5202 - Details

• The SAP error message UCU5202, "The entry cannot be inserted in this row," typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that involve data entry or modification, such as in the SAP GUI or during data uploads. This error indicates that there is an issue with inserting a new entry into a specific row of a table or data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Data Validation Issues: The data being entered may not meet the validation rules defined for that field or row. This could include incorrect data types, formats, or values that are not allowed.
  Key Violations: If the row requires a unique key and the value being inserted already exists, this error can occur.
  Locked Rows: The row may be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Missing Required Fields: If there are mandatory fields that are not filled in, the system may reject the entry.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the