How To Fix 6A859 - The target text module & & & in language & already exists!

6A859 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6A - Real estate messages rent adjustment

• Message number: 859

• Message text: The target text module & & & in language & already exists!

What causes this issue?

The target text module that you specified while copying already exists.

System Response

The operation has been cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Repeat the procedure as necessary, and specify a target text module
that does not yet exist.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

6A859 - Details

• The SAP error message 6A859 indicates that there is an attempt to create or modify a target text module that already exists in the specified language. This typically occurs in the context of translation or text management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with text modules for various objects like programs, screens, or documentation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new text module with the same identifier (name) and language as an existing one.
  There may be a misunderstanding in the process of copying or translating text modules, leading to duplication.
  The system is configured to prevent overwriting existing text modules to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Text Modules:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE63 (Translation) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to check if the text module already exists in the specified language.
  If it exists, you may need to update or modify the existing