Specification key & is tagged as deleted

What causes this issue?

The key entered &v1& already exists and is marked as deleted.

How to fix this error?

Use a new key.
Alternatively, you can run the report RC1PHDEL (Set Missing Deletion
Indicators and Physically Delete Data) that physically deletes data
records from the database that were marked as deleted. See also the
Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.EHS_MD_110_05_7> Set Up Job for Deleting
Data</>.
You can then use the key &v1& again.

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