How To Fix 5A662 - Module pool & already exists

5A662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Module pool & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A662 - Module pool & already exists ?

  The SAP error message "5A662 Module pool & already exists" typically indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate a module pool (a type of ABAP program) that already exists in the SAP system. This can happen during the development process when a developer tries to create a new module pool with the same name as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Module Pool Name: The most common cause is that the module pool name you are trying to create or activate is already in use by another module pool.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, there may be inconsistencies between the development and quality assurance or production systems.
  Development Object Conflicts: If multiple developers are working on the same object or if there are conflicting transports, this error can occur.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Module Pools: 
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to search for the module pool