How To Fix CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB001 - Extension &1 must not be activated; it is already active

CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB - Custom Fields: Repository Persistence

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Extension &1 must not be activated; it is already active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB001 - Extension &1 must not be activated; it is already active ?

  The SAP error message CFD_DE_REPOSITORY_DB001 indicates that there is an attempt to activate an extension (denoted by &1) that is already active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Cloud Platform or SAP Business Technology Platform when dealing with extensions or custom developments.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the extension you are trying to activate is already in an active state. This can happen if:
  
  The extension was previously activated and is still in use.
  There was an attempt to activate the extension again without deactivating it first.
  There may be a misconfiguration or a misunderstanding of the activation process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Extension:
  
  Go to the relevant SAP system or platform where the extension is managed.
  Check the status of the extension to confirm that it is indeed active.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Extension (if necessary):
  
  If you need to make changes