How To Fix WFCS078 - Some entries already exist when inserting in table &1 &2 &3 &4

WFCS078 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WFCS - Message Class for Store Forecasting (Dev. Package WFCS)

• Message number: 078

• Message text: Some entries already exist when inserting in table &1 &2 &3 &4

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WFCS078 - Details

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  SAP Error Message:
  WFCS078 Some entries already exist when inserting in table &1 &2 &3 &4
  
  Meaning / 
  Cause:
  This error occurs during workflow processing when the system tries to insert entries into a database table, but entries with the same key(s) already exist. The message indicates that the insertion failed because duplicate entries are not allowed for the specified key fields.
  
  &1, &2, &3, &4 are placeholders for the actual table name and key fields involved.
  Typically, this happens in workflow container tables or related workflow tables where unique constraints exist.
  The error is often caused by:
  Attempting to create a workflow container element or object that already exists.
  Duplicate workflow container entries due to incorrect logic or repeated calls.
  Inconsistent or corrupted workflow container data.
  Custom code or enhancements that try to insert duplicate entries.
  
  
  
  
  Where it occurs:
  
  During workflow container element creation or update.
  When a workflow step or task tries