How To Fix 69441 - Customizing error: Search string ($) same as replace string

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 441

• Message text: Customizing error: Search string ($) same as replace string

What causes this issue?

The SEARCH string ($) is equal to the REPLACE string ($) in the
Customizing table That would cause a deadlock.

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?

Inform the system administrator.
In table TZV13, you must first delete the record, in which $
equals $. You can then assign another replacement string to $.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 69441 - Customizing error: Search string ($) same as replace string ?

  The SAP error message 69441, which states "Customizing error: Search string ($) same as replace string," typically occurs in the context of customizing settings, particularly when defining replacement strings in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is a configuration issue where the search string and the replace string are identical, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that during the configuration of certain settings (like text replacements, message handling, or other customizing activities), the user has defined a search string that is the same as the replacement string. For example, if you have a search string defined as $ and you also set the replace string to $, the system will throw this error because it does not make sense to replace a string with itself.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to check the customizing settings where this error is occurring and make the following adjustments:
  
  
  Identify the Customizing Activity: Determine which customizing activity or transaction is causing the error. This could be related to text replacements, message configurations, or other similar settings.
  
  
  Review Search and Replace Strings: Go to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., transaction codes like SE63 for translation, or others depending on the context) and look for the specific configuration where the error is reported.
  
  
  Modify the Strings:
  
  Change the search string or the replace string so that they are not identical. For example, if both are currently set to $, you might change the replace string to something else that makes sense in your context.
  Ensure that the new replace string is appropriate for the intended use case.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and exit the customizing transaction.
  
  
  Test the Configuration: After saving, test the functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files related to the specific customizing activity you are working on for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or discussion groups for insights from other users who may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 69441 and ensure that your customizing settings are correctly configured.