How To Fix 50561 - Configuration &1 is already being used in another component

50561 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 50 - Messages in Package EEOB

• Message number: 561

• Message text: Configuration &1 is already being used in another component

What causes this issue?

You are trying to create the action configuration &V1& for a component
('&V3&'). This configuration already exists and is being used by
another component (&V2&).
The actions of the various components can be maintained using the
following transactions:
,,CIC Action Box ( ),,,,Transaction EWFC0
,,CIC HTML page (HT),,,,,,Transaction EWFC1

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for your new configuration.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 50561 - Configuration &1 is already being used in another component ?

  The SAP error message 50561, which states "Configuration &1 is already being used in another component," typically occurs in the context of SAP's configuration management, particularly when dealing with configuration profiles or settings that are shared across multiple components or systems.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Duplicate Configuration: You are trying to assign a configuration that is already in use by another component. This can happen if the same configuration profile is being referenced in multiple places, and SAP does not allow the same configuration to be used simultaneously in different contexts.
  Incorrect Assignment: You may be attempting to assign a configuration to a component that is not compatible or is already linked to another component.
  System Locking: Sometimes, the configuration might be locked due to ongoing processes or transactions, preventing changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the configuration is currently being used. You can do this