Duplicate Value
DUPLICATE_VALUE
This error occurs when trying to insert or update a record with a value that violates a unique constraint, such as a duplicate email, external ID, or unique field.
Common Causes
- •Duplicate email addresses in Lead or Contact records
- •Duplicate external ID values
- •Unique field constraint violation
- •Duplicate rule blocking the operation
Traditional Troubleshooting
1
Check for existing records with the same value
2
Review duplicate rules in Setup
3
Verify external ID fields are unique
4
Check for case sensitivity issues
5
Review data import for duplicates
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