How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_DB003 - Suffix &1 already exists in GTADIR and so is already in use

CFD_REGISTRY_DB003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_DB -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Suffix &1 already exists in GTADIR and so is already in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_DB003 - Suffix &1 already exists in GTADIR and so is already in use ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_DB003 indicates that there is a conflict with a suffix that is already registered in the GTADIR table. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or register a new suffix that already exists in the system, which can lead to issues in data processing or configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Suffix: The suffix you are trying to register is already present in the GTADIR table, which means it is already in use by another configuration or process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the system where the same suffix is being attempted to be registered multiple times.
  Data Migration or Import Issues: If you are migrating data or importing configurations, it is possible that the suffix was included in the import file and already exists in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Suffixes: Use transaction code SE11 or SE16 to view the contents of the GTADIR table. Look for the suffix