How To Fix ESH_IEF_MSG057 - Client &1 is already set as development client for Soft.Comp. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_IEF_MSG - Import/Export Framework

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Client &1 is already set as development client for Soft.Comp. &2

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

The development client &v1& was already set for the software component
&v2& during the previous registrations. You can register a software
component only for one client.
The second registration of a software component with reference to
another client as the development client is denied.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the development client for a registered software
component release the transport requests which contain the changes done
in the old client, delete the registrations corresponding to the old
client and register for new the software components you want to change
with reference to the new client.

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 ESH_IEF_MSG057 - Client &1 is already set as development client for Soft.Comp. &2 ?

  The SAP error message ESH_IEF_MSG057 indicates that the specified client (Client &1) is already designated as a development client for the specified software component (Soft.Comp. &2). This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Enterprise Search or similar components where a client can only be set as a development client for a specific software component once.
  Cause:
  
  Client Configuration: The client you are trying to set as a development client is already configured as such for the specified software component.
  Duplicate Configuration Attempt: There may have been an attempt to configure the same client multiple times for the same software component, which is not allowed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Configuration:
  
  Use transaction code SE06 or SICF to check the current configuration of the clients and software components.
  Verify if the client is indeed set as a development client for the specified software component.
  
  
  
  Remove or Change Configuration:
  
  If you need to change the development client for the software component, you may need to remove the existing configuration first. This can typically be done in the same transaction where you set the development client.
  If you want to keep the existing configuration, you may need to choose a different client that is not already set as a development client for that software component.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to the SAP documentation or notes related to the specific software component for any additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE06 (Change System Change Option), SICF (Maintain Services).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  System Administration: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to client configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and properly configure your SAP environment.