How To Fix UX396 - Insert cannot be executed for object &, since key & already exists

UX396 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UX - TR: Business Partner and Loan Conversion

• Message number: 396

• Message text: Insert cannot be executed for object &, since key & already exists

What causes this issue?

The table is to be changed in insert or modify mode. An entry already
exists in the database with the specified key.

System Response

The system refuses to make the transfer.

How to fix this error?

Check the transfer data and start the transfer run again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UX396 - Insert cannot be executed for object &, since key & already exists ?

  The SAP error message UX396 indicates that there is an attempt to insert a record into a database table or object, but the key for that record already exists. This typically occurs when you are trying to create a new entry with a primary key or unique key that is already present in the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Key: The most common cause is that the key you are trying to insert already exists in the database. This could be due to:
  
  Manual entry of data that conflicts with existing records.
  A program or script that is attempting to insert data without checking for existing records.
  Data migration or upload processes that do not handle duplicates properly.
  
  
  
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users or processes are trying to insert the same record simultaneously, one of them may succeed while the other fails due to the existing key.
  
  
  Incorrect Logic in Code: If you are using custom code (e.g., ABAP