How To Fix ECON026 - Update service type &1 already exists as a display service type

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECON - Concession

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Update service type &1 already exists as a display service type

What causes this issue?

The service type is either a display service type or an update service
type. It is not possible to enter the same value for the display and
also for the update.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECON026 - Update service type &1 already exists as a display service type ?

  The SAP error message ECON026 indicates that there is an attempt to create or update a service type that already exists as a display service type in the system. This typically occurs in the context of service management or service configuration within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are trying to create a new service type with a name or identifier that is already in use as a display service type.
  There may be a naming conflict where the service type you are trying to create or update is already defined in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the ECON026 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Service Types:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration or SICF for service definitions) and check the existing service types.
  Look for the service type you are trying to create or update and verify if it already exists.
  
  
  
  Rename or Modify:
  
  If the service type already exists, consider renaming