Receiving Duplicate Rows Error When Adding A Row With New Sequence Number 'Data being added conflicts with existing data. (18,2)' (Doc ID 2556109.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 26, 2024

Applies to:

PeopleSoft Enterprise HCM Human Resources - Version 9.2 to 9.2 [Release 9]
Information in this document applies to any platform.

Symptoms

When trying to add new row with same effective date with new sequence number,below error is received.

Data being added conflicts with existing data. (18,2)

When adding a new item to the database, the system found a conflicting item already exists.

This problem can happen if another user has entered similar information at the same time as you. Note the changes you have made, cancel the page, then retry your changes.

If the problem persists, it may be because of an application or other programming error and should be reported to technical support staff.

This error occurs when the keys on the record being inserted match a record that is already in the database. The application must ensure that each inserted record has unique keys.

1. Workforce Admin-->Job information-->Job data

2. Add a New Row with same effective date with new sequence number

3. Change the Action and Reason then save

4.Click Save