How To Fix G00124 - Data type &1: File &2: File already exists; overwriting file

G00124 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Data type &1: File &2: File already exists; overwriting file

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00124 - Data type &1: File &2: File already exists; overwriting file ?

  The SAP error message G00124 indicates that there is an attempt to create or write to a file that already exists in the specified location. This error typically occurs in scenarios where a file operation is being performed, such as during data exports, file uploads, or when generating reports that involve file creation.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a file with a name that already exists in the specified directory. This can happen due to:
  
  A previous operation that created the file and did not delete it.
  A scheduled job or process that runs multiple times and attempts to create the same file.
  Manual file handling where the user tries to create a file with a name that is already in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the G00124 error, you can consider the following solutions:
  
  
  Check for Existing Files:
  
  Before running the process that generates the file, check the target