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title: A record was sent to twice – why?
description: "This usually happens when a \"new record\" trigger table and an incoming-log table are the same table, so a logged reply is itself read as a new record. Point incoming logging at a separate table. ### More Related Articles -…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/a-record-was-sent-to-twice-why/"
updated: "2026-08-30"
category: Integrations / Airtable Messaging Integration / Troubleshooting
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# A record was sent to twice – why?

This usually happens when a "new record" trigger table and an incoming-log table are the same table, so a logged reply is itself read as a new record. Point incoming logging at a separate table.

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