How To Fix E9257 - Cleaning object &1 already exists

E9257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Cleaning object &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9257 - Cleaning object &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message E9257, which states "Cleaning object &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of data archiving or data management processes within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or register a cleaning object (which is used for managing data retention and deletion) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the cleaning object you are trying to create or register already exists in the system. This can happen if the same cleaning object is being defined multiple times or if there was a previous attempt to create it that was not properly cleaned up.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings related to data archiving or cleaning objects that lead to conflicts.
  System Errors: Sometimes, system inconsistencies or errors during previous operations can lead to this situation.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Cleaning Objects: 
  
  Use transaction