How To Fix UR001 - System error: tried to insert duplicate records in table &1


UR001 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: UR -

  • Message number: 001

  • Message text: System error: tried to insert duplicate records in table &1

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UR001 - Details

  • The SAP error message UR001, which indicates a "System error: tried to insert duplicate records in table &1," typically occurs when there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table that already contains a record with the same unique key or primary key. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during data uploads, batch processing, or when executing certain transactions.
    Causes:
    
    Duplicate Data: The most common cause is that the data being inserted already exists in the target table, violating the unique constraint.
    Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom ABAP code or enhancements that handle data insertion, there may be logic errors leading to attempts to insert duplicates.
    Data Migration Issues: During data migration or uploads, if the source data contains duplicates or if the mapping is incorrect, it can lead to this error.
    Concurrency Issues: If multiple processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, it

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