How To Fix BT785 - Criteria type '&1' already exists

BT785 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BT - Background processing messages

• Message number: 785

• Message text: Criteria type '&1' already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BT785 - Criteria type '&1' already exists ?

  The SAP error message BT785, which states "Criteria type '&1' already exists," typically occurs in the context of Business Transaction Management (BTM) or when working with criteria types in various SAP applications. This error indicates that you are trying to create or define a criteria type that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a criteria type with a name or identifier that is already in use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the criteria types are defined, leading to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configuration from one system to another, there may be conflicts with existing criteria types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Criteria Types: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area where criteria types are defined.
  Look for the criteria type that you are trying to create and verify if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Modify or