How To Fix GHO_ALLOC165 - Object Type &1 with User Status Profile &2 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_ALLOC - Message class for Allocation

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Object Type &1 with User Status Profile &2 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_ALLOC165 - Object Type &1 with User Status Profile &2 already exists ?

  The SAP error message GHO_ALLOC165 indicates that there is an attempt to create or allocate an object of a certain type (denoted by &1) with a user status profile (denoted by &2) that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of project management, asset management, or similar modules where user status profiles are utilized to manage the status of objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new object or allocate a status profile that already exists for the specified object type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the user status profiles or object types, leading to conflicts.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with data integrity, such as inconsistencies in the database or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Profiles: Verify if the user status profile already exists for the specified object type. You can do this by