It sounds like there's a PRIMARY or UNIQUE index on that column. Since you're using phpMyAdmin, click on the link at the bottom of the Structure tab that says 'Details'. Find the one for aut_username and change it from UNIQUE to INDEX.

GUI FTW. :)

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