How To Fix AD675 - Message ID & already being maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 675

• Message text: Message ID & already being maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD675 - Message ID & already being maintained ?

  The SAP error message AD675 ("Message ID & already being maintained") typically occurs when there is an attempt to create or modify a message ID in the SAP system that is already in use or being maintained by another user or process. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with message classes or message IDs in the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The message ID you are trying to create or modify already exists in the system.
  Concurrent Access: Another user or process is currently maintaining the same message ID, leading to a conflict.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a transport environment, the message ID might be locked due to transport requests.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Message IDs: Before creating or modifying a message ID, check the existing message IDs in the relevant message class to ensure that the ID you want to use is not already taken.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction SE91 (Message Class Maintenance) and checking the message IDs in the relevant class.
  
  
  
  Wait for Release: If another user is currently maintaining the message ID, you may need to wait until they have finished their changes and released the lock.
  
  
  Use a Different Message ID: If the message ID is already in use, consider using a different ID that is not currently assigned.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If you are in a transport environment, ensure that there are no pending transport requests that might be locking the message ID. You can check this in transaction SE09 or SE10.
  
  
  Lock Management: If you suspect that the lock is not being released properly, you may need to check the lock entries using transaction SM12 and see if there are any locks related to the message ID you are trying to maintain.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If the issue persists, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to message IDs or maintenance locks.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify message IDs in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AD675 error and successfully maintain your message IDs in SAP.