How To Fix DRP_SC073 - Application package &1 already exists

DRP_SC073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DRP_SC - DEV Reporting (SE28): Message Class for SE28 Tool

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Application package &1 already exists

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DRP_SC073 - Details

• The SAP error message DRP_SC073 indicates that an application package with the specified name already exists in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create a new application package or when you are attempting to import or deploy an application package that has the same name as an existing one.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Package Name: The most common cause is that you are trying to create or import a package with a name that is already in use.
  Incomplete Deletion: If a previous package was not completely deleted, remnants of it may still exist in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or settings that are causing the system to incorrectly identify existing packages.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Packages: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the package already exists.
  You can also use the SE38 transaction to run a report that lists