How To Fix GHO_BO000 - Technical object & already exists

GHO_BO000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Technical object & already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO000 - Technical object & already exists ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO000, which states "Technical object & already exists," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new technical object (such as a piece of equipment, functional location, or other master data) that has the same identifier as an existing object in the system. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Plant Maintenance (PM) or Asset Management (AM).
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that the technical object you are trying to create already exists in the system with the same identifier (e.g., equipment number, functional location).
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system, there may be duplicates due to inconsistencies in data handling.
  Incorrect Input: The user may have mistakenly entered the same identifier or may not have checked for existing objects before attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Objects: Before creating a new technical object, check if an object