How To Fix E7397 - Industry &2 (client &1) not copied; it already exists in table &3

E7397 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E7 - IS-U master data

• Message number: 397

• Message text: Industry &2 (client &1) not copied; it already exists in table &3

What causes this issue?

Industry <ZH>&V2&</> in client &V1& already exists in table TB023.
Therefore, it cannot be copied from the IS-U-specific industry.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the same industry is meant in both tables for industry
&V1&.
Revise your industry manually if necessary.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E7397 - Industry &2 (client &1) not copied; it already exists in table &3 ?

  The SAP error message E7397 indicates that there is an attempt to copy an industry (or industry sector) into a client, but the industry already exists in the specified table. This typically occurs during the configuration or data migration processes when trying to set up or replicate industry-specific settings.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The industry you are trying to copy already exists in the target client (client &1).
  The system prevents duplication of entries in the relevant table (table &3) to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the contents of the relevant table (&3) to see if the industry already exists.
  If it does exist, you may not need to copy it again.
  
  
  
  Modify the Copy Process:
  
  If you are using a program or transaction to copy industries, ensure that it includes checks for existing entries