How To Fix ESH_ADM_MSG212 - The old and new system ID '&1' as well as the client '&2' are identical

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_ADM_MSG - ESH Administration and Monitoring Tool

• Message number: 212

• Message text: The old and new system ID '&1' as well as the client '&2' are identical

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

An adjustment is not necessary.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG212 - The old and new system ID '&1' as well as the client '&2' are identical ?

  The SAP error message ESH_ADM_MSG212 indicates that there is an issue with the system ID (SID) and client configuration during a system copy or migration process. Specifically, the error states that the old and new system ID, as well as the client, are identical, which is not allowed in certain operations.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in scenarios such as:
  
  When you are trying to perform a system copy or a system refresh, and the system ID (SID) or client number you are trying to assign to the new system is the same as that of the existing system.
  The operation you are attempting requires a unique SID or client number to differentiate between the old and new systems.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check System ID and Client Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the new system you are trying to create has a different system ID (SID) and client number than the existing