How To Fix 0K023 - Source and target client are identical, so import is not possible

0K023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0K - Messages for "General List Modules"

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Source and target client are identical, so import is not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0K023 - Source and target client are identical, so import is not possible ?

  The SAP error message 0K023 indicates that the source and target clients are identical, which means that you are trying to import data from one client to another client that is the same. This situation is not allowed because it would not make sense to import data into the same client from itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  You are attempting to perform a client import (e.g., using transaction STMS or SCC1) where the source client and the target client are the same.
  This can happen if you mistakenly select the same client for both the source and target during the import process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Selection: Ensure that you are selecting different clients for the source and target. The source client should be the one from which you want to export data, and the target client should be the one into which you want to import the data.
  
  
  Correct the Import Process:
  
  If you are using transaction SCC1, make sure