How To Fix GG738 - Table group & has already been created or installed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Table group & has already been created or installed

What causes this issue?

You want to create or install table group &V1&. Table &V2& formally
belongs to this table group, but is already defined as an Special
Purpose Ledger table.

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?

If you want to edit table group &V1&, you should switch to the change
mode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG738 - Table group & has already been created or installed ?

  The SAP error message GG738 indicates that a table group you are trying to create or install already exists in the system. This can occur during various operations, such as when you are trying to create a new table group or when you are attempting to install a transport that includes a table group that has already been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Creation: The table group you are trying to create has already been defined in the database.
  Transport Issues: The transport request you are trying to import may contain a table group that has already been imported or created in the target system.
  Development Environment: If you are working in a development environment, it is possible that the same table group was created by another developer.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Table Groups: 
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the table group already exists. You can search for the table group by its name.
  If it exists, you may not need to create it again.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Table Group: 
  
  If you need to make changes to the existing table group, you can modify it instead of trying to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Transport Request Review: 
  
  If the error occurs during a transport import, review the transport request to ensure that it does not contain duplicate entries for the table group.
  You may need to adjust the transport request or remove the conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename: 
  
  If the existing table group is not needed, you can delete it (if permissible) or rename it to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific table group for any additional guidance or best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE09/SE10: Transport Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  
  
  System Logs: 
  
  Check system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis team or SAP support for further assistance.