How To Fix UGWB041 - Duplicate key &1; see long text

UGWB041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGWB - Messages for Workbench

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Duplicate key &1; see long text

What causes this issue?

Two or more validity timeframes have the same starting year and period.

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?

Change the validity timeframes so that any duplicate starting years and
periods are eliminated.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGWB041 - Duplicate key &1; see long text ?

  The SAP error message UGWB041 indicates that there is a duplicate key issue in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or update a record in a database table, and the key you are using already exists in that table. The key could be a primary key or a unique index that is supposed to ensure that each record is unique.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: You are attempting to insert or update a record with a key that already exists in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If you are migrating data from another system or performing bulk uploads, there may be duplicates in the data being imported.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that manipulate data, there may be logic errors leading to attempts to create duplicate entries.
  Concurrency Issues: Multiple users or processes may be trying to create the same record simultaneously.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: