How To Fix CRM_SSC088 - Copying not possible, since screen control data already exists

CRM_SSC088 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_SSC - Screen Sequence Control - CRM Transaction

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Copying not possible, since screen control data already exists

What causes this issue?

It is not possible to copy screen control data in table &V3&, as
entries for screen profile type &V1& and screen profile &V2& are
already present in this table.

System Response

The copy transaction was not executed.

How to fix this error?

Enter a screen profile which does not currently exist in screen
sequence control or remove all entries with screen profile &V2& from
the screen sequence control tables before copying.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_SSC088 - Copying not possible, since screen control data already exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_SSC088 ("Copying not possible, since screen control data already exists") typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an attempt to copy or replicate a business object or transaction, but the system detects that screen control data already exists for that object. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create a new transaction based on an existing one or when attempting to copy data from one object to another.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Screen Control Data: The primary cause of this error is that the system has already created screen control data for the object you are trying to copy. This data is used to manage the layout and behavior of screens in the CRM application.
  Inconsistent Data State: There may be inconsistencies in the data state, where the system believes that the object already has associated screen control data, preventing