How To Fix WV505 - Entries already exist for authorization &1 in transparent table

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Entries already exist for authorization &1 in transparent table

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to generate new authorizations with the same name as
authorization &V1& (in the old authorization object W_VKPR_VKO) for the
new authorization objects. For at least one of the new authorization
objects, however, entries already exist for an authorization with this
name in transparent table UST12.

System Response

No new authorizations with the name &V1& are generated for the new
authorization objects.

How to fix this error?

Check the authorizations of the name &V1& for the new authorization
objects, both in control table USR12 and in transparent table UST12.
You may have to reconcile them. Check if you have to create any other
authorizations for the new authorization objects.
Also check how the new authorizations are used in the single profiles
and make any necessary changes.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV505 - Entries already exist for authorization &1 in transparent table ?

  The SAP error message WV505 indicates that there are already existing entries for a specific authorization in a transparent table. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an authorization object or role, and the system detects that an entry with the same key already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entries: The most common cause of this error is that there is an attempt to create a new entry in a table where an entry with the same key already exists.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to previous failed attempts to create or modify entries.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting roles or authorizations from one system to another, there may be conflicts with existing entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Entries: Use transaction codes like SU01, PFCG, or SUIM to check if the authorization object or role already exists. If it does, you may need to modify the existing