How To Fix VHU01024 - Insertion into the table failed, key already exists

VHU01024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHU01 - Message ID for Master Data Maintenance Packing Objects

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Insertion into the table failed, key already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHU01024 - Insertion into the table failed, key already exists ?

  SAP Error Message:
  VHU01024 - Insertion into the table failed, key already exists
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when an attempt is made to insert a record into a database table, but the primary key or unique key of the record already exists in the table. In the context of SAP Vehicle Management (VHU), this typically happens when the system tries to create or update vehicle-related data, and the key fields (such as vehicle identification number, document number, or other unique identifiers) are duplicated.
  
  Explanation:
  
  The database enforces uniqueness on certain fields (primary key or unique index).
  When the program tries to insert a new entry with a key that already exists, the database rejects the insertion.
  This can happen due to:
  Duplicate data being processed.
  Incorrect program logic causing repeated inserts.
  Data inconsistencies or synchronization issues.
  User trying to create a record that already exists.
  
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Key Fields:
  
  Identify which key fields are causing the conflict.
  Use transaction SE16/SE16N or SE11 to check