How To Fix CLASSIFICATION_TOOL318 - The specified target report definition '&1' already exists.

CLASSIFICATION_TOOL318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLASSIFICATION_TOOL - Classification tool

• Message number: 318

• Message text: The specified target report definition '&1' already exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL318 - The specified target report definition '&1' already exists. ?

  The SAP error message CLASSIFICATION_TOOL318 indicates that there is an attempt to create or define a target report definition that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of classification tools or reporting functionalities within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new report definition with a name that is already in use.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the database for the report definition you are trying to create.
  The system is configured to prevent overwriting existing definitions to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Definitions:
  
  Verify if the report definition you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to list existing definitions.
  
  
  
  Rename the New Definition:
  
  If the report definition already exists and you need to create a new one, consider using a different name