How To Fix /UI5/UI5_REP071 - ATO item already exists

/UI5/UI5_REP071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /UI5/UI5_REP -

• Message number: 071

• Message text: ATO item already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP071 - ATO item already exists ?

  The SAP error message /UI5/UI5_REP071 ATO item already exists typically occurs in the context of SAP UI5 applications, particularly when dealing with Advanced Variant Configuration (AVC) or ATO (Assemble-to-Order) scenarios. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or add an ATO item that already exists in the system, leading to a conflict.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create an ATO item that has already been created in the current session or transaction.
  Session State: If the session state is not properly managed, it may lead to attempts to re-add items that are already present.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the data integrity in the backend, such as inconsistencies in the database that lead to the system believing an item is new when it is not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Items: Before attempting to add a new ATO item, check