How To Fix EC233 - Function code &1 already created as a customer object

EC233 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EC - Development environment: Menu Painter

• Message number: 233

• Message text: Function code &1 already created as a customer object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EC233 - Function code &1 already created as a customer object ?

  The SAP error message EC233 indicates that a function code you are trying to create or modify has already been defined as a customer object. This typically occurs in the context of enhancements or modifications in the SAP system, particularly when working with function modules, transaction codes, or other objects that can be customized.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Function Code: The function code you are trying to create already exists in the system as a customer object. This can happen if:
  
  The function code was previously created by another developer.
  There was an attempt to create the same function code multiple times.
  The function code was imported from a transport request that already exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Namespace Conflicts: If you are working in a namespace that is reserved for customer developments (like Z or Y), there might be a conflict with existing objects.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Function Codes: 
  
  Use transaction SE37 (Function Builder) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to search