How To Fix UGWB111 - Overwrite &1 with an existing key

UGWB111 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGWB - Messages for Workbench

• Message number: 111

• Message text: Overwrite &1 with an existing key

What causes this issue?

You have created a new value. To be able to work with this value, you
first have to enter a unique key for the independent characteristics.

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?

The lead column currently contains the text &V1& for the independent
characteristic.
Enter the desired key by placing the cursor on this text and entering
the key. Alternatively, you can also select a value from the list of
values by placing the cursor on this text and calling up input help.
If you do not enter a key, the new value that you created is canceled.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UGWB111 - Overwrite &1 with an existing key ?

  The SAP error message UGWB111, which states "Overwrite &1 with an existing key," typically occurs in the context of data management or configuration within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with master data or transactional data. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or update an entry in the system that conflicts with an existing entry due to a key violation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate Key: You are trying to create or update a record with a key (like a unique identifier) that already exists in the database.
  Data Integrity Violation: The system is enforcing data integrity rules, and the operation you are attempting would violate these rules.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data being entered, leading to a conflict with existing records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UGWB111 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like