How To Fix CTS_API100 - Existing domain configuration will be overwritten

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_API - CTS API

• Message number: 100

• Message text: Existing domain configuration will be overwritten

What causes this issue?

Transport Management System is already configured in this system. The
CTS Configuration API, however, specifies that an existing configuration
must be deleted (Force Mode).

System Response

The existing Transport Management System (TMS) configuration in this
system will be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_API100 - Existing domain configuration will be overwritten ?

  The SAP error message CTS_API100: Existing domain configuration will be overwritten typically occurs in the context of the Change and Transport System (CTS) when you are trying to configure or modify the transport domain settings. This message indicates that the current configuration of the transport domain will be replaced by the new settings you are trying to apply.
  
  Cause:
  
  Domain Configuration Change: You are attempting to change the transport domain configuration, which includes settings like domain controller, transport routes, or other related parameters.
  Existing Configuration: The system detects that there is already an existing configuration for the transport domain, and the new configuration you are trying to apply will overwrite it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Current Configuration: Before proceeding, review the current transport domain configuration to understand what will be overwritten. You can do this by using transaction code STMS and navigating to the transport domain settings.
  Backup Configuration: If necessary, back up the current configuration settings. This