How To Fix HL205 - This help link already exists; check your entries

HL205 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HL - IWB: Help Links

• Message number: 205

• Message text: This help link already exists; check your entries

Self-Explanatory Message

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HL205 - Details

• The SAP error message HL205 ("This help link already exists; check your entries") typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a help link in the SAP system, and the link you are attempting to create already exists in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with documentation, help files, or other related content.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that the help link you are trying to create already exists in the system. SAP does not allow duplicate help links to ensure data integrity and avoid confusion.
  Incorrect Input: There may be a typo or incorrect entry in the help link you are trying to create, leading the system to believe it is a duplicate.
  System Configuration: In some cases, system settings or configurations may prevent the creation of new help links if they are deemed to be duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Links: