How To Fix DBOSC061 - Error while assigning system (&1) to system (&2); duplicate association

DBOSC061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Error while assigning system (&1) to system (&2); duplicate association

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DBOSC061 - Details

• The SAP error message DBOSC061 indicates that there is a problem with assigning one system to another due to a duplicate association. This typically occurs in the context of system landscape management, where systems are being linked or associated with one another, such as in a transport management system or when configuring system connections.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by an attempt to create a duplicate association between two systems. This can happen if:
  
  The system you are trying to assign is already associated with the target system.
  There is an existing entry in the database that represents the same association, leading to a conflict.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBOSC061 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Associations:
  
  Use transaction codes like SCC4 (for client settings) or STMS (for transport management) to review the existing system associations.
  Look for any existing entries that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Associations:
  
  If you find that the association already exists, you