How To Fix GHO_BO055 - Link &1 already exists

GHO_BO055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Link &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GHO_BO055 - Link &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO055, which states "Link &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of Business Objects (BO) or when dealing with links in SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a link (such as a reference to a report, document, or object) that already exists in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Link Creation: The most common cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a link that has already been established. This can happen if the same link is being created multiple times in a batch process or if a user is trying to create a link without checking for existing ones.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or corruption in the metadata that manages links, leading to the system incorrectly identifying that a link already exists.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, insufficient permissions or roles assigned to a user can