How To Fix USMD_GOV_TOOLS002 - There is already an entry with the same key information

USMD_GOV_TOOLS002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: USMD_GOV_TOOLS - Cross Governance API messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: There is already an entry with the same key information

What causes this issue?

You have maintained an additional record in a list using a key that
already exists.

System Response

The new record is invalid. You cannot create a new record and use the
key of an existing record multiple times. The system does not accept the
new record.

How to fix this error?

Change the key for the new record. Alternatively, you can delete the
newly created record. <ZH>Do not delete the already existing record.</>

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Change the key for the new record. Alternatively, you can delete the
newly created record. <ZH>Do not delete the already existing record.</>

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS002 - There is already an entry with the same key information ?

  The SAP error message USMD_GOV_TOOLS002 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify an entry in the system that conflicts with an existing entry due to duplicate key information. This typically occurs in the context of data management or governance processes, particularly when working with master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new entry that has the same key (e.g., ID, code, or unique identifier) as an existing entry in the database.
  Data Migration Issues: If data is being migrated from another system or imported in bulk, it may contain duplicates that violate the uniqueness constraints of the target system.
  Concurrent Processing: If multiple users or processes are trying to create or modify the same entry simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Review the existing entries in the relevant table or data structure to identify the