How To Fix 0T073 - System name &1 is identical to source system of database copy


0T073 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: 0T - WBO Configuration Editor / SE06

  • Message number: 073

  • Message text: System name &1 is identical to source system of database copy

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  • What causes this issue?

    The source system name for the database copy is identical to the
    current system name.

    System Response

    The entry is accepted when confirmed.

    How to fix this error?

    We recommend that you create database copies with different system
    names. Check your entry.

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0T073 - Details

  • The SAP error message 0T073 indicates that the system name you are trying to use is identical to the source system of a database copy. This typically occurs during the process of creating a database copy or when trying to register a system that has been copied from another system.
    
    Cause: The error arises because SAP does not allow a system to have the same name as its source system. This is a safeguard to prevent confusion and potential conflicts in system identification and data integrity. When you create a database copy, the new system should have a unique identifier to differentiate it from the original source system.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the new system has a unique name that does not match the source system. Here are the steps you can take: Change the System Name: If you are in the process of creating a new system from

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