How To Fix CMS013 - Content repository &1 already exists

CMS013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Content repository &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

Content Repository &V1& already exists and has different attributes
than expected.

System Response

The XPRA cannnot convert the Content Repository as planned. The
Customizing might be inconsitent.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check the Customizing of the Content Repositories (
<DS:TRAN.OAC0>Execute Function</>).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS013 - Content repository &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message CMS013 indicates that a content repository with the specified name already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create a new content repository with a name that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is an attempt to create a content repository that has the same name as an existing one. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to set up a new content repository without checking for existing ones.
  There was a previous configuration that was not properly deleted or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CMS013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Content Repositories:
  
  Go to the SAP transaction code OAC0 (or SICF for some configurations) to view the list of existing content repositories.
  Look for the repository name that you are trying to create.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Repository:
  
  If the repository already exists and you need to modify it, you can select