How To Fix UE111 - There is already an entry with this key

UE111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UE - Messages in the user and authorizations environment

• Message number: 111

• Message text: There is already an entry with this key

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UE111 - There is already an entry with this key ?

  The SAP error message UE111, which states "There is already an entry with this key," typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a record in the SAP system that conflicts with an existing entry. This error is common in various SAP modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others, where unique keys are enforced for records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Key Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new record (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) with a key (like a material number, vendor number, or customer number) that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing a mass upload, there may be duplicates in the data being uploaded.
  Incorrect Configuration: Sometimes, the configuration settings in the system may not allow for certain entries to be duplicated, leading to this