How To Fix VH537 - Error when inserting duplicate entry in database table &

VH537 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VH - SD pricing

• Message number: 537

• Message text: Error when inserting duplicate entry in database table &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VH537 - Error when inserting duplicate entry in database table & ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message VH537:
  
  SAP Error Message: VH537
  Message Text:
  Error when inserting duplicate entry in database table &
  
  Cause
  
  The error VH537 occurs when the system tries to insert a record into a database table, but a record with the same key already exists.
  This typically happens when the program logic attempts to create or insert a duplicate entry violating the unique key constraints of the database table.
  The table name is shown in the message (represented by &), indicating which table the duplicate entry attempt was made on.
  Common scenarios include:
  Attempting to create a shipment, delivery, or handling unit with an identifier that already exists.
  Data inconsistencies or incorrect program logic causing repeated inserts.
  Parallel processing or batch jobs causing race conditions leading to duplicate inserts.
  
  
  
  
  Solution
  
  
  Identify the Table and Key:
  
  Check the table name displayed in the error message.
  Identify the key fields of the table to understand what constitutes a duplicate.
  
  
  
  Analyze the