How To Fix CFD_REGISTRY_UI055 - IDoc Type entry &1 already exists

CFD_REGISTRY_UI055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFD_REGISTRY_UI - Custom Fields: Registry UI Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: IDoc Type entry &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_UI055 - IDoc Type entry &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CFD_REGISTRY_UI055 indicates that there is an attempt to create or register an IDoc type that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to register an IDoc type in the IDoc registry, but the IDoc type you are trying to register is already present.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate IDoc Type Registration: The IDoc type you are trying to register has already been registered in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the IDoc settings or the way the IDoc types are being handled.
  Development or Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects, there may be conflicts with existing IDoc types.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing IDoc Types: 
  
  Use transaction code WE30 (IDoc Type) to check if the IDoc type already exists. If it does, you may not need to register it again.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing IDoc Type:
  
  If the IDoc type is