How To Fix E4066 - Message & not copied because message & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E4 - Program maintenance functions within development system

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Message & not copied because message & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E4066 - Message & not copied because message & already exists ?

  The SAP error message E4066, which states "Message & not copied because message & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to copy a message (usually a text message or error message) in the SAP system, but a message with the same identifier already exists in the target message class.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Message ID: The primary cause of this error is that the message you are trying to copy has the same message number as an existing message in the target message class.
  Message Class Conflict: If you are copying messages from one message class to another, and the target message class already contains a message with the same number, the system will prevent the copy operation to avoid overwriting existing messages.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Messages:
  
  Go to transaction SE91 (Message Class Maintenance) and check the target message class to see if the message number you are trying to copy already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either modify the existing message or choose a different message number for the new message.
  
  
  
  Change Message Number:
  
  If you want to keep both messages, you can change the message number of the new message you are trying to copy to a unique number that does not conflict with existing messages.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing Message:
  
  If the existing message is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it to free up the message number for your new message.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Message Class:
  
  If applicable, consider using a different message class for your new message to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE91: Message Class Maintenance
  SE80: Object Navigator (to view and manage various objects including message classes)
  
  
  
  Message Class: A message class in SAP is a collection of messages that can be used in programs, function modules, and other objects. Each message is identified by a unique number within the class.
  
  
  Message Types: Messages can be of different types (e.g., information, warning, error) and are used to communicate with users during program execution.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the E4066 error and successfully manage your message classes in SAP.