It is possible to re-use an existing key in a data table containing a TMap without triggering an error message. If the data table is saved with the duplicate key still present, the previous element using that key will be replaced when the project is closed and opened again.
RESULT:
The new elements that were added to each of the existing TMaps have replaced the existing elements that previously used the keys the new elements were set to use.
EXPECTED:
Setting a new element to use a key that is already being used by another element would result in an error.
There's no existing public thread on this issue, so head over to Questions & Answers just mention UE-55886 in the post.