How To Fix CTS_PLG_MSG006 - The plugin &1 is already installed. Will be overwritten.

CTS_PLG_MSG006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTS_PLG_MSG - Plugin messages

• Message number: 006

• Message text: The plugin &1 is already installed. Will be overwritten.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CTS_PLG_MSG006 - The plugin &1 is already installed. Will be overwritten. ?

  The SAP error message CTS_PLG_MSG006 indicates that a plugin you are trying to install is already present in the system, and the installation process will overwrite the existing plugin. This message is part of the Change and Transport System (CTS) in SAP, which is used for managing changes and transports in the SAP landscape.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to install a plugin that is already installed in the SAP system.
  The system recognizes that the plugin version you are trying to install is the same or a different version of an already existing plugin.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Installed Plugins:
  
  Use transaction code SPAM or SAINT to check the list of installed plugins in your system. This will help you confirm whether the plugin is indeed already installed.
  
  
  
  Decide on Overwriting:
  
  If you want to proceed with the installation and overwrite the existing plugin, you can continue with the