How To Fix DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N009 - Username already exists in HDB

DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N - message class for CX_DMCC_AUTH_REPL_ERR

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Username already exists in HDB

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DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N009 - Details

• The SAP error message DMCC_CONTENT_REPL_N009, which states "Username already exists in HDB," typically occurs in the context of SAP HANA database operations, particularly when trying to create a user that already exists in the database.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to create a new user in the HANA database (HDB) with a username that is already in use. This can happen during various operations, such as data replication, user provisioning, or when executing scripts that include user creation commands.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Users: Verify if the username already exists in the HANA database. You can do this by executing the following SQL command in the HANA database:
  SELECT * FROM USERS WHERE USER_NAME = 'your_username';
  Replace 'your_username' with the actual username you are trying to create.
  
  
  Use a Different Username: If the username already exists and you need to create a new user,